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Association of Scottish Businesswomen

Association of Scottish Businesswomen. Alison Henderson, Vice-President. ASB potential. 2.2m Women. Scotland. 220k Women ‘ thinkers ’ ¹. 10% of Women. 60k Women in Business. in Business Club(s). 2.7 % of Women². Professional. Chamber. 18% of 300k Businesses ³. ASB (< 500) 2010.

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Association of Scottish Businesswomen

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  1. Association of Scottish Businesswomen Alison Henderson, Vice-President

  2. ASB potential 2.2m Women Scotland 220k Women ‘thinkers’¹ 10% of Women 60k Women in Business in Business Club(s) 2.7 % of Women² Professional Chamber 18% of 300k Businesses³ ASB (< 500) 2010 Professional FSB AABW (26) SWIB (70) Professional HWBC (91) Fife WB (27) Moray (35) BNI ABN (45) PBN (57) Professional Network (15) Athena ESBC (40) WA (61) Professional More .. 0.8% 0.2% ¹ Household Entrepreneurship study ² Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) ³ Registered Businesses

  3. Strategic Journey Options • Continue as normal – trend continues until extinction • Embrace unique national potential and opportunities, re-focus and re-energise New Vision & Strategy created (2011) • Regional Clubs invited to participate in Strategy Workshops • Agreed Mission / Vision & Strategic aims • Agreed Transition Plan for next 3 years Progress to date • Constitution changes • New Management Structure / ExCo Team • Direct Membership • ASB Members Directory • WES partnership • IOD association Next 12 months • Raise ASB profile, increase loyalty & advocacy • Grow membership across sectors, women in management & leadership • Honorary Members – high profile, role models …. • Mentoring Programme • Full day Conference • Surveys …. What is is our opinion on ….? • Influencing decision makers & policy

  4. Supporting local members • National opportunities to promote your organisation via individual member profile • National networking opportunities – connect online & at events • Visit other affiliate groups at discounted rates • No fees to apply for National Awards (range of awards covering women running their own businesses, working in organisations and the social enterprise/charity sector • Have a ‘national’ voice – be part of our surveys, media spotlights and influence policy & decision-makers • National mentoring programme – coming soon • Attend SCDI events under ASB ‘umbrella’– ASB holds SDCI membership • Discounted IOD rates

  5. Supporting local committees • Support & information from other groups’ committees • Public Liability Insurance held at ASB level - cover for events which extends to all affiliated groups • Influencing the direction and operation of ASB via the Affiliated Groups Sub-Committee which is part of ASB’s governing Executive Committee • A page on the ASB website for each affiliated group to promote their contact details, news and events, allowing ASB to recommend affiliated groups to direct members • Promote news & events in ASB monthly enewsletter

  6. Events 2013 • Leadership & Personal Development Weekend, Bishopton 22 – 24 March • Enterprise Conference, Glasgow (Starting or Growing a Business?) 9 May • Awards Dinner 13 Sept • March weekend & May conference qualify for 50% funding from Skills Development Scotland

  7. Facebook & Twitter Talk to us, tell us your news: • Facebook: www.facebook.com/ASBWomen • Twitter: @ASBWomen • www.asb-scotland.org Me: @alisonhendo 

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