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Business networking events that will leave you feeling like you're truly a part of a community or as we like to call it - 'The Tribe'

The Red Tent business networking events are designed with real women in mind. So they involve real value, real connections and real experiences.

At our events, you'll feel like your attending a party as opposed to a business networking event. You'll share the company of women over food, wine or a cup of tea, whilst creating real connections, real friendships therefore creating real support for you and your business. You see, for women, it's never just about the business. It's also about how you feel, what's going on in your personal life and often that reflects on your business outcomes.

At our events it's a priority to make you feel comfortable and at home; to help you see your potential, to teach you new business skills so that you'll leave knowing it was worthwhile to leave your business for a while.

So if you are sick of the standard women's networking event and are looking for something special, then you've come to the right place. The Red Tent Woman is run by women who understand the unique challenges that women face in business and we get where you're at. We understand what you need and it's our intention to provide it at every event we host.

If you are ready to book now, click here to find an event nearest you

Women's Networking Events for 2010

Things are changing.... It's time for something new. I have a new vision for The Red Tent Woman. But before I share this new vision with you, I'd like to share what I learned in 2009.

I learned that we have lost the meaning of community in our busy, hurried lives.
I realised that I don't like the traditional form of networking and instead want something more meaningful and supportive to both myself and our members
I want to be more open, transparent and honest with the women in our community
I am aware that many women are feeling isolated, disconnected and lonely in their quest for success
I have noticed that there are many charletans in the business world making promises they can't keep
I hear people talk about integrity but don't walk their talk
In 2010 I decide to grow a tribe of women who are authentic, passionate, supportive and desire to be a part of a community that is about giving and sharing with each other.

Therefore, this year is all about:

Real Women, Real Business, Real Connection.

This will be my mantra for this year and with that I would like to invite you to:

'Join the Tribe'
There will be events running all over Australia in every capital city as well as country regions. It is our goal to have 100 events nationwide by the end of the year. If you would like an event in your area or you are interested in hosting one, then please call our office on 1300 799 491.

At home where it all begins...

To create a true community or tribe, I believe we need to get to the heart of people. And for women, our hearts are in our homes. But what often happens is, when we go to a networking event, we pick up our mask, wear it all evening, we come back home, leave it at the front door and enter our home where we can be ourselves. I don't know about you, but I find that lonely and disheartening. What if, as women, we could gather in the place where the heart really lives and meet in each others homes?

My mission for this year is to create a tribe of elders who I will train and support to run and lead these groups. They will be women, just like you, who have a desire to serve and support others. They are business women from all backgrounds who have made the commitment to help me create a powerful and nuturing tribe of women like no other.

Therefore, we will now be running intimate networking groups that will be hosted and run by women who are a part of our Business Success Club community. These women will offer events that are suited to their personality and style and they will be in their homes. They will be opening their home and their hearts to create a space that is real and authentic. There will be a variety of events, with different flavours and styles, offering you variety, choice and better locations.

How do I sign up for the events?

We invite you as our guest to your first event so you can check us out, get a feel for our style of events and decide if it's a community you would like to belong to. If so, we will then invite you to be a member of The Business Success Club. Once you are a member you will be able to attend any event you like as often as you like. We think it's a fair trade; don't you? The membership is only $47 per month. The club gives us the opportunity to support you from a business perspective and our events are about supporting you on a personal and supportive perspective. That way we can support you with a holistic approach as opposed to a singular one.

Why do I need to be a member of the Business Success Club
to attend these events?

In redesigning the events we made a decision to make the events more accessible and affordable for you. We also want to give you the option of attending as many events as you like at a price you can afford.

Therefore, by being a member of The Business Success Club it creates a sustainable business model for TRTW to flourish, yet creates an affordable option for you. That's what we call a 'win win'.

Are there any additional costs?

There may be a small cost involved to cover the cost of materials, food etc, for each event, but there will be no profit margin charged on any of the events.

I will also be offering coaching programs and special one off seminars from time to time. These will be at an additional cost, however, there will be a huge discount for members.

Will you be teaching business skills at these events?

Yes, most certainly. Just because they may feel a little more 'social', it will not take away from business support and training. In fact, it's quite the opposite. Our goal is still to support you as a business woman, we just want to do it in a way that feels more like home.

What kind of women are you looking for to run these groups?

They are women like you and me. They are not 'big business gurus' who have no understanding of the challenges or struggles you face. They are at the coalface of business and are there to support you. There are a number of women who have already subscribed to becoming leaders of these home groups and they will be advertised and announced shortly.

Who can become a leader?

We welcome all members of The Business Success Club to apply to become a group leader. There is an application process but the criteria is small.

What we are looking for:

1) Women who have their own business
2) Women who are passionate about business, learning and inspiring
3) Women who are willing to open their homes, hearts and lives to other women
4) Women of all ages, cultures, religion, marital status, gay or straight, mothers or not etc
5) Women who naturally love to network
6) Women who want to develop their leadership skills and become a key component in TRTW
7) Women who are willing to listen and learn (this is very important. No 'yeh but' applicants please:)

There is no limit as to where these groups will be run. It is completely up to the community of the BSC members to decide. If you want to start an event in Timbucktoo you can. If you want to start one in France you can. We already have a woman starting the events in Canada and there is talk of New Zealand. It's up to you.

What will the events be like?

Great question! There will be all kinds of events. It will completely depend on the woman running it and what the group wants. But essentially they will be fun as well as educational. They might come in the form of:

Friday night drinks
Mothers group
Saturday morning brunch
Pot luck dinners
Weekends away
Wine tour days and so on...

You get the picture:)

What's next?

The first step: Attend your first event as our guest. Check out the events currently being held around Australia. Call the event host to let her know you will be attending. She will then give you the address and let you know what to bring to the event.

The second step: You will need to become a member of The Red Tent Business Success Club (BSC) to continue attending the events. You will have the opportunity to find out more at the first event you attend. However, if you are ready right now it is currently only $47 per month and will remain at this price, whilst we are building up the events. Once the number of events increases, the membership will also increase, however, any member that signs up now, will remain at the low price of only $47 per month ongoing.

This is what you currently receive in your membership for $47 per mont

Full access to the Business Success Club Members area which is full of articles, resources, video tutorials, video classes, audio interviews and more - over $5000 worth of existing content and increasing each month
A free advertisement on a top level link on our website - valued at $497 per year
A free listing in our online business directory - valued at $197 per year
First offers to any bonuses, free tickets etc that we come across
Members can promote their products and services to other members - Priceless

This is what you will receive in addition to the above:

Access to any and all of the Red Tent Home Groups anywhere in Australia (and soon the world) for free (other than expenses for the event which will be clearly stated on the events page)
The option to apply to become a leader of a Home Group (upon approval)

At no extra charge....