Join Our Supportive Community of Female Entrepreneurs
Empower Women, Build Your Future with a BWC Franchise!
Join the thriving BWC community and run your own business. This exciting franchise opportunity offers a membership platform that caters to and supports women entrepreneurs at all levels, with exclusive events, resources, connect with professionals and with the trusted backing and support of the BWC brand!
Welcome to Business Women Connections (BWC)
Thank you for considering the exciting opportunity to join our BWC family as a franchisee and run your own business with the security of a franchise! Since our founding, BWC has become a respected brand dedicated to empowering women in business. Our mission is to establish a franchise in every city across the UK, creating a supportive and thriving community for women entrepreneurs.
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Introducing Our BWC Franchise Model
Why Choose Our BWC Franchise Model?
The Business Opportunity
BWC franchise offers a unique opportunity designed specifically to support and empower women in business. Our model is more than just a business; it is a dynamic platform that supports women at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. As a franchisee, you will be equipped with the tools, knowledge, and support to successfully run your own business while avoiding the costly financial mistakes that many new business owners make. Our blueprint franchise model is crafted to ensure your success and sustainability in the competitive business landscape.
Each franchisee has their own website for their BWC franchise territory, app, and magazine, all with support from our head office. This comprehensive support allows you to focus on growing your business without worrying about managing these essential aspects.
Choosing a BWC franchise means joining a network dedicated to the success and empowerment of women in business.
Is your city not on the map? Contact us to discuss exciting franchise opportunities with Business Women Connections (BWC).
Let’s empower women in business together!
Three key benefits of becoming a franchisee for Business Women Connections:
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Community of Trust and Support
Join a thriving network of like-minded women who are committed to supporting each other’s success. Our community fosters strong relationships, trust, and collaboration, providing a valuable support system for every franchisee.
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Avoid Costly Mistakes
With our proven business model, there's no need to worry about making expensive errors. Everything is set up for you, allowing you to focus on growing your business while we handle the logistics. A simple management fee covers comprehensive support from our head office.
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Ongoing Support and Mentorship
Benefit from continuous support not only from our experienced franchisor team but also from fellow franchisees. This network provides guidance, mentorship, and shared experiences, helping you navigate your business journey with confidence.
BWC Franchise Concept
The BWC franchise model is designed to be lean with minimal running costs, operating without the need for employees or office space. Comprehensive support is provided by the head office, allowing you to focus on growing your business. This streamlined approach enables franchisees to maximize efficiency and profitability while delivering high-quality services to their members.
Franchisees pay a monthly management fee, which covers essential services including:
Website design and App updates
Magazine design
IT Support monthly updates
Income streams for a franchisee:
BWC Membership Annual Fees:
Sponsorships:
Event Ticket Sales:
BWC Learning Academy Fees:
Programme for Growth:
New Business One-Day Course
Leadership and Management Qualifications
Magazine Sales
Additional Initiative: BWC Futures Group
An exciting addition to our franchise opportunity is the BWC Futures Group, supporting young women aged 16-25. This program is designed for young women eager to start their own ventures. The initiative is incorporated into the franchise opportunity, supporting the growth and development of young women in your franchise territory.
Market analysis for a BWC franchise supporting women in business in the UK
There has never been a better time for women to start a business in the UK.
A BWC franchise offers a less risky option by providing the robust support system inherent to a franchisee model. The market analysis indicates a strong potential for the BWC franchise to thrive in the UK. The increasing number of women entering entrepreneurship, combined with the demand for flexible working models and the supportive ecosystem BWC provides, positions the franchise for significant growth and impact.
In the first year of launching Karen’s business, she has built a large membership of 95 in her first year, with a six-figure turnover.
"It’s the best decision I’ve made apart from being a mother and wife. The opportunity to support success, to deliver courses, awards, and monthly member meetings. I hosted my first awards ceremony within 6 months of starting BWC Aberdeen and now have over 100 members in the Aberdeen business community within the first year of business. It's been a great opportunity to meet amazing business owners and corporates and work in stunning venues, being my own boss but also having the support of being in a franchise business."
Karen Smith - BWC Aberdeen business franchisee
Age: 59 | Career history: Sales and Marketing
Looking after teams, management training, connected in their franchise territory, a natural communicator. She is able to work and motivate herself and plan her weekly diary.
First year in business
Karen started her business on June 1st, 2023. Her launch party was oversubscribed with 80 businesswomen in the community excited at a new business community for support and help. BWC Aberdeen provides them with a one-stop of help and support.
Less than 6 months after launching her business, Karen had her first awards – “The Athenas.” While growing her membership very quickly, she knew there was an appetite for these awards as to date the focus in the city had always been for men in oil and gas. The awards were an amazing success; the room was filled with 250 women all there to support each other with many stories of success.
In the first year of launching Karen’s business, she has built a large membership of 95 in her first year, with a six-figure turnover. The six-figure turnover was from: A leadership event
| Awards | Sponsorship Ticket sales | Memberships | Regular monthly events | Magazine advertising sales
The skills we are looking for, what makes a good franchisee…
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Local Area Knowledge:
Market Insight: Know your local economy and key industries.
Community Engagement: Connect with local events and leaders.
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Business Acumen:
Local Awareness: Understand local businesses to offer tailored support.
Networking: Build strong local business relationships.
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Communication Skills:
Effective Communication: Share BWC's mission with members and partners.
Public Speaking: Promote BWC confidently at events.
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Organisational Skills:
Event Planning: Organize workshops, networking, and training sessions.
Time Management: Balance your responsibilities efficiently.
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IT Proficiency:
Tech Skills: Use business software, social media, and digital tools. Full training provided.
Adaptability: Embrace new technologies.
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Passion and Commitment:
Dedication: Passion for supporting and empowering women.
Resilience: Stay persistent through challenges.
If this sounds like you then we would love to meet you!
We’re Here to Support You!
Proven Business Model: A tried-and-tested blueprint for launching your business from Day 1.
Training and Support: Comprehensive training and ongoing support, so you don’t have to learn through trial and error.
Supportive Community: Instant access to a network of supportive peers—you're never alone.
Learn from Peers: Benefit from the experience of existing BWC franchisees.
Growth Opportunities: Build and scale your business without it relying solely on your constant input.
The Investment
We ask you initially to pay a deposit to secure territory
The deposit will be deducted from the final franchise fee.
£15,000 franchise fee
Monthly management fee
The franchise fee includes the following:
Launch Magazine: Designed, produced, and printed for your launch night.
Event Materials: Pop-up banners for your events.
Business Cards: Personalised business cards.
Training: Comprehensive training programme to get you started.
Set up of stripe gateway account linked to your website shop.
Additional Expenses (One-Time Cost)
Website Design & Build: Custom BWC website tailored to your franchise territory needs.
BWC we can introduce you to the UK government backed business bank who may be able to offer you a loan of £25,000 to get your business up and running.
Interested?
I'm glad to hear you are as passionate about building a trusted community among women as I am.
Here’s what happens next.
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Step 1
Please fill out the enquiry form to provide us with more information about you.
The goal of my business is to get you signed up for a BWC franchise. I worked hard to create a BWC franchise and I want to partner with people who are passionate about supporting women entrepreneurs.
There is no pressure or hard sell. Making sure we are a good match is the most important thing.
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Step 2
Let’s meet
Once you’ve understood the basics, we can have a productive call.
By the end of it, we will know:
if we are compatible with each other
if BWC is the right opportunity for you
whether you are ready to start your business journey
Fill out the enquiry form and we will contact you at a convenient time.
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Step 3
The nitty gritty
We will invite you to take the conversation further if we believe that you will be a good fit for the BWC community.
By the end of this stage, we will discuss:
financial projections
what the systems and processes look like
which location could be exclusively yours.