Families Networking
The Power of Networking The Athena Network® is a leading referral network for women. Athena is a women-only network based on support, training and collaboration. With over 130 online groups around the UK, and a free pass for members to network widely both locally and nationally, this is a great network for women looking for business and personal growth. Locally, Lindsay McLoughlin leads groups in Abingdon & Wallingford and Claire Newell leads groups in Oxford & Banbury/Bicester. The monthly signature meetings are held online with offline activity at the discretion of the local regional director. The online meetings include formal and informal networking, and two learning sessions covering all kinds of business areas. With the Pass+, members can visit & network online for FREE across the UK, professionpermitting. One thing which makes Athena different is the continuous support of the local regional directors, such as Lindsay and Claire. They organise and run the meetings and the
members networking training classes. They also support new members into the network, so they settle into the community quickly and effectively.
Athena is a superb business community for women working alone, as well as professionals looking to attract new clients. The emphasis is on building sound and friendly business relationships, allowing ideas
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to thrive and opportunities to develop. Families magazine recently attended an Athena online meeting in another part of the UK. They met and linked up with many inspirational women, passionate about their businesses. Lisa Exell talks to a few members from Athena groups in Oxfordshire. She asked about their businesses, their future plans and how networking with Athena has helped them perform at their best. It is clear that networking has offered these businesses considerable business support and friendship. Working alone or as part of a small business can be daunting and sometimes you just need other like-minded people to thrash an idea or problem out with!
If you would like to arrange to find out how your business might benefit, visit www.theathenanetwork.com. You are also welcome to contact lindsay.mcloughlin@theathenanetwork.com or claire.newell@theathenanetwork.com to find out more about visiting your local group.
Christina Cree
Accountant and owner of Add-Worth Accountancy Ltd
Partner at HMG LAW LLP Solicitors WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PURPOSE? WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PURPOSE?
We provide high growth start-ups and innovators with bookkeeping, accounting and tax services in a safe and friendly environment with personal, non-judgemental and easy to understand advice. We look after your numbers and ensure that you operate your business in the most tax efficient way.
WHAT IS YOUR FUTURE PLAN?
As a nimble and fast growing business we want to help many high growth start-ups and innovators to benefit from our services. We are growing at a rapid rate but we ensure that our systems and processes are efficient and on trend, this enables us to constantly provide our customers with 5 star service.
HOW NETWORKING WITH ATHENA HELPS?
I love meeting with other business owners and find learning about their businesses very interesting. Networking expands ones reach and influence and cannot be underestimated.
CONTACT DETAILS:
www.add-worth.co.uk hello@add-worth.co.uk www.instagram.com/addworthaccountancy/ www.linkedin.com/in/marelize-bott/ 16 Families Oxfordshire
Sadly, there are times when relationships breakdown and the legal repercussions can be complex. It is at these times of heightened emotions, tension and vulnerability that I can provide my experience and in-depth knowledge of the Family Law system to support clients through that difficult time.
WHAT IS YOUR FUTURE PLAN?
To ensure my clients know all the options available to them enabling them to make measured, informed decisions in an emotionally-charged situation. In divorce, early legal advice can be invaluable. We offer an initial fixed fee consultation £120 + VAT so everyone can access that initial legal advice.
HOW NETWORKING WITH ATHENA HELPS?
I have been a member of Athena for nearly ten years and throughout that time, I have assisted many members and their contacts. More importantly, however, is that I have built my own network of business women and enjoyed the camaraderie and support of being part Athena. .
CONTACT DETAILS:
www.hmg-law.co.uk T: 01869 252244 E: christina.cree@hmg-law.co.uk DD: 01869 255280 uk.linkedin.com/in/christina-cree-6351ba9b familiesonline.co.uk
