Welcome to Venus
This is the business community designed to help you thrive
You’re building a successful business. You might have amazing people around you, but they don’t always understand. Whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for a long time, that can be incredibly isolating.
That’s where Venus comes in. Combining a supportive community of experienced businesswomen with practical support and learning, you’ll find everything you need to take your business further. As a New Zealand-owned not-for-profit organisation, we’re run by women, for women – and firmly believe that the future of female-led business is bright. With the right support, and a dose of confidence, you can play a big part in that.
So be ambitious. Think bigger. And know that, with the collective wisdom of a network of experienced entrepreneurs, you can build the successful business – and the amazing life – you dream of.
Because we’re in this together.
Carolyn
MEMBER TESTIMONIALS
Members share their experiences and thoughts on being part of Venus.
Jo Pilkington
FIRST SCENE
www.firstscene.co.nz
Sarah Bruce
EDIBLE BLOOMS
www.edibleblooms.co.nz
Johanna May
PERSONAL STYLIST
www.johanna-may.co.nz
Mandy Beverley
MANDY BEVERLEY
www.mandybeverley.com
I have very much enjoyed being part of the Venus Network. I always look forward to the fortnightly meetings and the chance to catch up with the group on their news and to RAVE one-on-one to really get to know Venus members and their business. I always find it interesting to talk to people about what they do and why and their combination of skills and experience as it is this combination that is unique for every person / business…
I appreciate that Venus offers so many opportunities – to connect to members within and outside of your own group, the educational opportunities within Venus and the Venus Academy, to collaborate, meet new people, share ideas, learn from each other, become aware of the products / services available to help business owners thrive and personal products / services as well. It’s great to know what is possible, what is available and to be able to support other members.
I chose Venus because of the Values, network and meeting structures, resources available, number of networking opportunities and the overall caring and supportive intention of the business. There is so much available to members through the various Venus offerings (referrals, collaborations, education, connections, the conference, magazine and so on) to those who choose to access them.
Venus certainly continues to grow each year in exciting new ways – congratulations on your development of the network offering! It never ceases to amaze me the amount you achieve!!
I just wanted to send you a big Thank you, for this event. It was extremely valuable for me as well as for everyone I have spoken too who attended. The event flowed really well and I felt I got to speak to a good number of people in that I can remember them all and what they are offering and who their niche market is. Anymore and it would have been difficult to do that. I have made some interesting connections and hopefully some collaborations that I wouldn’t have necessarily even thought about. As always your energy and focused attention to time and structure made it all very easy and the two hours passed dynamically. Will definitely aim to attend this event in the future.