Scottish Women In Business SWIB

Scottish Women In Business SWIB Scottish Women in Business (SWIB) is the leading networking club for women. SWIB is a business network for women in and around Glasgow.

For professional women members, SWIB provides the opportunity to network with other professionals and to share ideas, as well as keeping up to date with developments in their local environment. For entrepreneurs, SWIB offers contacts and the opportunity to gain new business, to interact with like-minded individuals, collect new marketing strategies and ideas. For all its members, SWIB offers enabl

es them to hear inspiring speakers, to develop their skills, to share ideas and find support, as well as somewhere to make new friends.

September is looking busy at Scottish Women in Business!From coffee and conversation to celebrating some of Scotland’s m...
08/09/2026

September is looking busy at Scottish Women in Business!

From coffee and conversation to celebrating some of Scotland’s most inspiring women in business, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with the SWIB community this month.

September Face-to-Face Coffee Meet Up
1 September | 9.30am–1pm

Join us at Maison by Glaschu for a relaxed morning of networking, conversation and new connections.
Book here: https://tinyurl.com/y2tfj5eb

The SWIB Awards 2026
11 September | 12pm–5pm
One of the biggest dates in our calendar. Join us as we celebrate the women, businesses and organisations making an impact across Scotland.
Book here: https://tinyurl.com/nhanw2rn

SWIB AGM 2026
23 September | 6pm–7pm
An opportunity for members to hear updates, look ahead and play a part in the future of the SWIB community.
More details: https://tinyurl.com/5n8625ey

Multi-Club Virtual Networking for Women in Business
29 September | 10am–11am
Connect with women from across different business communities without leaving your desk.
Book here: https://tinyurl.com/mtmcf56h

Which September event will we see you at?

Networking is not about how many people you meet. It is about what happens after you meet them.The most valuable connect...
07/09/2026

Networking is not about how many people you meet. It is about what happens after you meet them.

The most valuable connections are rarely made in one conversation.

They are built over time.

You meet someone at an event. You see them again a few weeks later. You comment on one of their posts. You make an introduction. You recommend them when an opportunity comes up.

Eventually, that familiar face becomes someone you know, trust and perhaps do business with.

That is why networking matters.

It creates relationships that can lead to:

→ New clients and referrals
→ Collaborations and partnerships
→ Advice and shared experience
→ Introductions you would never have made yourself
→ Opportunities that often start with a simple conversation

A few things that can make networking more valuable:

→ Go with the intention of having good conversations, not selling
→ Ask questions and actually listen to the answers
→ Follow up afterwards
→ Introduce people when you see a useful connection
→ Keep showing up

You do not need to leave every event with a new customer.

Sometimes the most important person you meet today becomes the person who recommends you six months from now.

What has networking led to for you that you never expected?

04/09/2026

FINAL DAY TO BOOK... and there are only 8 tickets left!
The SWIB Awards 2026 are nearly here and if you have been meaning to book your place, today really is the day.

On Friday 11 September, we will come together at The Exchange in Glasgow to celebrate the women, businesses and organisations making an impact across Scotland.

It is always such a special afternoon. A room full of brilliant people, inspiring stories, new connections and a real opportunity to stop and recognise what has been achieved.

And now we are down to the final 8 tickets.
If you want to be in the room, do not leave it any longer.

🎟️ Book your place today:
https://www.scottishwomeninbusiness.org.uk/events/520-the-swib-awards-2026/

We cannot wait to celebrate with you.

Did you know you can make your SWIB experience even more rewarding? With our Referral Program, expanding our community a...
04/09/2026

Did you know you can make your SWIB experience even more rewarding? With our Referral Program, expanding our community also benefits you!

Here's how it works: Simply recommend SWIB to a friend. When they sign up and mention your name as the referrer, we'll gift you a £25 voucher! This voucher is your key to unlocking more value at any of our diverse and engaging SWIB events.

So why wait? Reach out to your network, share the unique benefits of being a SWIB member, and enjoy the rewards of growing our vibrant community. Together, we can create an even more dynamic and supportive environment for businesswomen across Scotland.

Join the movement, make a difference, and let's expand our SWIB family!

Leadership starts from within and grows outward.We’re pleased to share an exciting leadership event coming to Scotland n...
03/09/2026

Leadership starts from within and grows outward.
We’re pleased to share an exciting leadership event coming to Scotland next year.

The Calling 2026, organised by the Vardy Foundation, is a new one-day leadership experience designed to inspire, equip and commission people who want to lead well in every area of life and work.

This powerful day will bring together keynote talks, teaching sessions, panel discussions, interviews and creative reflective moments, all centred around three core themes:

→ Lead yourself
→ Lead others
→ Lead change

It’s a space to pause, reflect and strengthen the kind of leadership that creates positive impact in organisations, communities and beyond.

We’re also proud to see Dechomai Ltd supporting the event through business development and helping spread the word.

SWIB members can receive 10% off tickets for The Calling 2026.

To access the discount, use the SWIB booking link and email Katy for the code:
[email protected]

Find out more about the event here: https://thecalling.scot

02/09/2026

If you have been meaning to book your ticket for the SWIB Awards, this is your reminder. The SWIB Awards 2026 takes place on Friday 11th September at The Exchange in Glasgow, and it is set to be a proper afternoon of celebration, connection and community.

You will arrive to a drinks reception, enjoy lunch, meet women in business from across Scotland, hear the winners announced and be part of an event that celebrates achievement, ambition, leadership and impact.

It is a chance to step away from the usual working day and spend the afternoon with people who understand business life, support women’s success and want to celebrate the stories that deserve to be seen.

Come with friends.

Bring your team.

Book a company table.

Or come on your own and let us introduce you to a brilliant table.

Tables of 8 or more are available by emailing [email protected]

Book your ticket here: https://tinyurl.com/nhanw2rn

It was a pleasure to join Dr Nina Burrowes for a recent webinar discussing what “all reasonable steps” means in practice...
01/09/2026

It was a pleasure to join Dr Nina Burrowes for a recent webinar discussing what “all reasonable steps” means in practice when it comes to preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.

One of the key messages from our discussion was that employers cannot simply rely on having policies, processes and training in place.

Nina spoke powerfully about the capability of individuals to address inappropriate behaviour and to call it out when they see it. For this to happen, organisations need to create a culture where people feel able to speak up—and where inappropriate behaviour is not minimised, ignored or normalised.

A risk assessment or audit can be an important starting point, but it is unlikely to be sufficient on its own. Employers need to keep reviewing and evolving what they do, learning from incidents, feedback and changes within their workplace.

Preventing sexual harassment is not a one-off compliance exercise. It requires continuous attention.

The real question for employers is not simply: “Do we have the right policies in place?”

It is: “What is our culture telling people about what is—and isn’t—acceptable here?”

Thank you to Nina for such an insightful discussion and to everyone who joined us.

Being part of SWIB gives you access to exclusive opportunities, events and offers designed to help you connect, grow you...
31/08/2026

Being part of SWIB gives you access to exclusive opportunities, events and offers designed to help you connect, grow your network and enjoy a few extras along the way.

This September, members can bring a friend, colleague or business contact to our Coffee Morning completely free - a great opportunity to introduce someone new to the SWIB community.

We’re also inviting members to our first-ever in-person AGM, kindly hosted by Itison, where you can hear what SWIB has achieved, find out what’s coming next and connect over a glass of fizz, thanks to John Russell Group.

Plus, members can now enjoy exclusive discounts across selected Glasgow and Edinburgh restaurants, bars and wellbeing venues, including 20% off at participating Superlative Collection, Merchant Pubs and Stonegate Group venues, as well as special offers from Stretched.

Visit the SWIB member benefits page for full details and booking information.

We’re delighted to be partnering with The Holistic Wellbeing Summit for the Scotland-Wide Women’s Participation & Enterp...
28/08/2026

We’re delighted to be partnering with The Holistic Wellbeing Summit for the Scotland-Wide Women’s Participation & Enterprise Convening.

Women experience work, health, education and enterprise as connected parts of life — not separate journeys. This Convening brings organisations together to strengthen those connections.

Come and meet the Scottish Women in Business team at our Access Zone, and hear from committee member Laurie Macpherson Career and LinkedIn Mentorbas part of the panel programme, and connect with organisations working together to strengthen women’s participation across Scotland.

📅 18 September 2026 | 11am–7pm
📍 Edinburgh Napier University
🎟️ Registration mandatory
🔗 https://lnkd.in/d_9uqE7s

28/08/2026

The countdown is officially on!

Just ONE WEEK left to buy your tickets for the Scottish Women in Business Awards 2026.

On Friday 11th September, we are taking over The Exchange in Glasgow for an afternoon packed with celebration, connection, lunch, live music and a room full of brilliant women in business from across Scotland.

This is your chance to cheer on the finalists, celebrate the winners, catch up with familiar faces, meet new people and be part of one of the biggest moments in the SWIB calendar.

Bring your team.

Round up your business friends.

Book as a company.

Or come on your own and let us welcome you to a brilliant table.

However you join us, just make sure you are in the room.

Tickets close in one week, so don’t leave it sitting on the to-do list.

Book your place here - https://tinyurl.com/nhanw2rn

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