Why Business Owners, Professionals & Leaders Love BWN

Real people. Real businesses. Real results.

At BWN, we don’t just talk about business growth — we deliver it:

Members who secured new clients straight after events.
Members who gained paid speaking opportunities.
Members who increased their profits with strategies Mandie Holgate and INsiders shared in our sessions
Members who gained clarity, confidence, and momentum to make bold business moves – no more thinking small.

Whether you’re attending our high-impact networking events or engaging with our online community, you’ll find support that goes beyond “just networking.” You’ll gain actionable ideas, valuable connections, and measurable growth — often within days of joining.

I’m The Money Saving Mum and always on the lookout for value for money and do we get that with The INsiders!!!

The INsiders isn’t just “another online group”, it’s a community of like minded people, wanting to grow themselves and help others. I can honestly say I have also made some fantastic friendships as well.

So if you want value for money for just £20 a month, get yourself signed up. You won’t regret it.
Caroline Beament
The Money Saving Mum
Author of The Savvy Saver 21 Days To Master Your Money Mindset And Save With Confidence

The INsiders has helped me on so many levels. I can bounce ideas around with amazing people who are experts in their field, for example, I needed advice on opening a new CIC project and landlord issues, all resolved within hours.

I needed support on a personal level with Wills and probate, all resolved within hours.

I needed feedback on a website (that had been created by an INsider!) and within hours I received some great tweaks and ideas!

On a personal level, I have met some amazing people in the INsiders and developed so many new skills. From a small dress making business to huge companies, everyone fits in and has something to bring to the table.
www.1oakcare.com
Angel@1oakcare.com
Angel Clark

The community headed by Mandie Holgate is something I didn’t realise I needed until, on a whim, I joined in December 2022. It has been one of the best decisions I have ever made for my business and for ensuring continued and sustainable development, growth and success for my business, Writing For Life. It is a place where we can nurture ourselves too, our emotional and mental wellbeing, voice our hopes and dreams, share our fails and our fears. It is a safe space to try new strategies, to explore new ways of working together and to find solutions to make our work and lives better
Soulla Christodoulou
Author and Editor
Writing For Life

I wanted to reach out to you and thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️ for all the support you offer my small business. I remember you being the first inspirational business leader I approached for advice back in 2017. Your sound advice and experience back then so helped to mould my business & still does to this very day. I owe you a huge gratitude of thanks.
Rosy Boulton,
Suffolk Skin & Laser Clinic

I’m on the Insiders because it keeps me connected to the world beyond my solo practice. For me, it’s not just about receiving but sharing and cheering others on too. I get motivated by other people’s success as much as developing and reaching my own goals. Mandie is like Tigger when it comes to business (an infinite ball of energy). She will help you bounce ideas around until you find what fits you. There aren’t many places you can get that!
Sara Heard, Mindful Gardener and Decluttering Genius

In Mandie’s hands our networking and business growth community is productive, fun, kind, empowering, supportive, focused on the success of myself and my team and I know if there is an opportunity out there good for us, Mandie will put it in front of us. There is no network out there as good as this!”
Angel Clarke,
1 Oak Home Care

I’m a member of ‘BWN Insiders’ and found it to a very useful place to network with very switched on business minded people. Mandie goes out of her way to help, inspire and support us. Thank you Mandie.
Ellie Goff

Visited my first BWN INsiders meeting today and was made to feel very welcome – introductions are made and by the end you’ll have met some very likeminded business owners and good contacts for your business. I’m not local to Essex and still benefit!
Clare Poole

It is everything I expected and more. Great business advice, plenty of time to talk to other business owners, everyone is welcoming, and I leave the virtual networking with all the feel good vibes.
It is THAT good!
Claire Jakes

Thanks so much, I enjoy the events, lots of positive energy. I’m looking forward to meeting more business partners in the coming months. It helps me in so many ways.
Maureen Ogbu

BWN Insiders networking events are always good value. Both virtual and Essex IRL networking events, BWN INsider’s aim is always to provide us with the tools to ensure we have successful businesses. And there is plenty of time to network too. We have been members for over 15 years!
Jenny Sjollema,
Pangels

The BWN INsiders is an amazing group for professionals who want to grow their business, their confidence and build networks! I have been to events that are unwelcoming and unproductive – BWN/Insiders is the opposite of that.
Lisa Smith

I was searching for an altenative networking group to replace one I had been a member of for some time and having attended a couple of BWN / INsiders networking events, I was impressed by how vibrant the meetings were; I always come away feeling uplifted having met like-minded business owners in a friendly and genuine atmosphere, not to mention having the opportunity to listen to some fantastic guest speakers. One cannot underestimate the power of networking; not only might you gain business and recognition for what you do, but you also get the opportunity to meet other business women who are in a similar position to you. At The BWN, unlike other groups I have attended, there is no hidden agenda. You are encouraged to be yourself and are accepted for who you are and given the chance to share your own business journey, with all its ups and downs.
Pavlenka Small

What has The BWN ever done for me???
Well, apart from the encouragement to stand up in front many strangers (soon to be friends) and chat about my business, at a moments notice.. ooo scary but boy did I feel brilliant afterwards! Then there is the behind the scenes help, like the way they will instinctively know who would be a great synergy for your business, and introduces you to each other.
And what about promoting my business even when I am not in the same room as them.
To running fantastic workshops, ones you want to attend, and the coordinators follow up to make sure you continue to get the full benefit, even after the day. Do I promote The BWN to all the business women I network with, you bet I do. What do I like best about BWN? Come and go as I please, no pressure, can turn up when there is space in my working day. Choose when I go, which workshop will benefit me…make sure I get along to the ones that really do catch my imagination.
Jenny Wilding

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