Women in Business Network

Women In Business Network (WIBN)

Build a flexible, relationship-led business supporting women in business across your local community.

Whether you’re looking for a flexible business alongside your existing work, a part-time opportunity or a full-time career change, WIBN offers a proven model with real flexibility and strong support.

Founded in 2005, Women In Business Network (WIBN) is an established and respected networking organisation with over 1,000 members, 100+ groups across the UK, 19 franchisees and a growing national presence.

Unlike starting from scratch, WIBN gives you a structured “business in a box” franchise with onboarding, systems, marketing support, training and a community behind you from day one.

5 Key Benefits of a WIBN Franchise

WIBN is ideal for women who:

• Want to work flexibly around another business or other commitments
• Already run a business and want a complementary income stream
• Ex-corporate women looking for a new opportunity
• Are looking for a professional but people-focused business
• Thrive in supportive, community-led environments
• Want a scalable business with recurring membership revenue

Many of our franchisees run their WIBN groups alongside existing businesses such as coaching, HR, marketing, finance, events, wellbeing, training and consultancy, often finding that their WIBN franchise naturally feeds leads, visibility and opportunities back into their primary business.

This is not just networking: It is supportive networking, community building, relationship marketing and business development wrapped into a proven franchise model without the hard sell.

• Business Type - Lifestyle Franchise | Community-Based Business
• Industry - Networking / Business Support / Events
• Business Type - Lifestyle Franchise | Community-Based Business
• Available Locations - UK-wide territories available (subject to availability)
• Working Hours - Flexible part-time or full-time options
• Perfect For - Women looking for an additional revenue stream

What Makes WIBN Stand Out?

“WIBN is more than networking, it’s a supportive community of women in business who genuinely want to see each other succeed.”

Why WIBN Stands Out

Established Brand Since 2005: WIBN is a recognised and trusted name within women’s business networking.

Proven Business Model: Build recurring revenue through memberships while championing WIBN’s “collaboration over competition” ethos, supported by professional exclusivity within each group.

Full Training & Support: You do not need previous networking experience. We provide onboarding, launch support, weekly and monthly training calls, systems and ongoing mentorship.

Marketing & Systems Included: From Canva graphics and social media support to SEO-optimised webpages and managed Facebook advertising campaigns, the tools are already in place.

Flexible Around Your Life: Operate from home and create a schedule that works for you and your family.

Community & Connection: At the heart of WIBN is genuine support, collaboration and helping women thrive in business.

“I’ve gained confidence, visibility and support for my business.”

What Separates WIBN From Other Opportunities?

What does your WIBN franchise package include?

• Full induction training and ongoing mentoring and business support
• Exclusive territory licence
• A supportive franchisee community
• SEO-optimised website including your own group webpages
• Ongoing brand marketing
• WIBN’s bespoke business management and event booking & management software platform
• In-person launch support
• Personalisable marketing graphics and assets for your local marketing
• Trusted partner recommendations
• Social media accounts setup for you
• Display banner, name badges and business cards ready for your first meeting
• Annual conference (excluding any overnight stays and meals)
• WIBN email address

“The relationships have opened doors and created opportunities.”

Franchisee Testimonials

• "WIBN provides an income which can work around my other commitments"
• "WIBN has allowed me to give up my other business which I had fallen out of love with, increased my presenting and public speaking skills 100 fold!"
• "I love running the meetings, seeing business being passed in the room and witnessing the comradery and support the meetings offer to the members."

Training & Support

Full induction training and ongoing mentoring and business support provided.

Who Succeeds as a WIBN Franchisee?

You do not need corporate experience or previous networking knowledge, but it helps if you are familiar with networking in a local business community.

Our most successful franchisees are often:

• Natural relationship builders
• Good communicators
• Organised and proactive
• Passionate about supporting women in business
• Looking for meaningful, flexible work
• Interested in building community and long-term relationships

We welcome women from diverse backgrounds including corporate, hospitality, events, sales, coaching, training and small business ownership.