What's on Offer

We hold four networking dinners per year, the venues vary and cost between £60 & £75. These are initally open to members only , however guests are considered.

We also arrange business workshops throughout the year, beneficial to many business needs, these are sometimes held online via Zoom.

Regular social events like Picnics , Spa Days and Alpacas

Automatic membership to the FCEM World Association of Women Entrepreneurs –
120 countries and over 100,000 members represented and access to find international contacts via their online portal.

A women’s network focussed on optimising your business opportunities including international trade opportunities.

A place to promote your business success, business opportunities and a peer group that will challenge you and support you.

Regional, national and international conferences with BAWE UK

Due to rules from our governing body BAWE UK membership is subject to approval.

Membership Options

  • Start Up

    10 % of our members can be New starts, business owners where
    their business is less than 3 years old but who can demonstrate the potential
    to grow and employ staff and have capital risk or shareholding. Peer to peer support is in abundance and if you need a friendly relaxed networking group to help you grow you've found it.

    If growth is for you then we can't wait to help you start.

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  • Entrepreneur

    80% of members are Entrepreneurs,
    business owners who employ staff directly or indirectly (engage in projects
    which contract out works to others), have their own money at risk in their
    business, and a turnover of over £100K and which have been operating for at
    least 3 years.

    We also welcome Charitable or 3rd sector Directors also as an Associate member under this category.

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  • Corporate

    10% of our members can be Corporate Directors from any
    organisation, with the exception of Government. This would be a woman
    who holds a paid position on the board of directors of a corporation. It as
    crucial that we work together in order to ensure the furtherance of women not
    only in developing their own companies but also to reach the top positions. Close the gender gap.

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Why is Membership by approval?

Whilst BAWE Scotland is keen to expand membership
we are governed by BAWE UK Code of Governance on membership criteria.
This is why membership is by invitation only to keep track of the balance of
members and make networking and meetings relevant for our members.

Ready to join us?

Unsure if it is right for you?

Attend two meetings as a guest, you must be invited by an existing member.

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