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Be^U Business Network differs from other relationship networking groups because it recognizes that being a woman entrepreneur is not a job, it’s a lifestyle and it needs to fit with everything else in your life, not separate.
Just like everything else in our life, Be^U Business Network sets goals and boundaries to help you succeed. Please read the membership requirements carefully to fully understand what it means to be a member of Be^U Business Network.
Be^U Business Network is an exclusive network fostering community and growth among professionals. Therefore, there are two seats for every category to allow collaboration opportunities between and across categories. One business may not hold both seats in a category.
Attendance is the foundation of building strong connections and trust. Your presence ensures you stay engaged and benefit from the network’s offerings. -Expectation: Attend at least 80% of quarterly meetings (5 out of 6 typical meetings). -Measurement: Attendance will be tracked through submitted reports.
Active participation enriches the experience for everyone and helps you gain more value from discussions. o Expectation: Contribute to at least one discussion per meeting and offer feedback or encouragement to two other members. o Measurement: Host will track engagement through observation.
Setting and reporting on goals ensures progress and provides opportunities for support and celebration. o Expectation: Set at least one business goal per month and complete 75% of stated goals quarterly. o Measurement: Goals and progress will be logged in a shared accountability tracker.
We thrive in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every member feels valued. o Expectation: Maintain confidentiality and communicate respectfully in 100% of interactions. o Measurement: Peer feedback and self-assessment surveys will ensure adherence.
Networking is about giving. Share your resources, knowledge, and connections to help others succeed. o Expectation: Provide at least one referral, resource, or collaboration opportunity monthly. o Measurement: Referrals and collaborations will be reported and count toward meeting attendance.
Embrace our unique rhythm that balances action and reflection, promoting sustainable productivity. o Expectation: Participate in quarterly review and goal-setting exercises. o Measurement: Host will track engagement through observation.
We welcome the integration of family and business, recognizing the unique challenges women face. o Expectation: Provide 24 hours’ notice if bringing children to meetings and ensure minimal disruptions. o Measurement: Notices will be recorded, and meetings will be reviewed for adherence.
When facing challenges, focus on solutions and seek support from the group for collaborative problem-solving. o Expectation: Present at least one solution when others share a business challenge. o Measurement: Documented solutions in meeting minutes or feedback forms.
Constructive feedback helps everyone grow and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. o Expectation: Provide actionable feedback to two members monthly. o Measurement: Host will track engagement through observation.
Every member, regardless of background or business stage, deserves to feel welcomed and supported. o Expectation: Engage with at least one new member or guest per meeting. o Measurement: Hosts will track engagement through observations.
Continuous learning fuels both personal and business development. o Expectation: Attend at least one workshop, seminar, or development event quarterly. o Measurement: Participation logs will be maintained for events.
Acknowledging achievements keeps morale high and reminds us of the progress we’re making. o Expectation: Share at least one milestone per quarter during meetings or online. o Measurement: Milestones will be noted in meeting agendas or group posts.
Uphold the highest standards in your business dealings to protect the network’s reputation. o Expectation: Fulfill all commitments with no unresolved complaints in a six-month period. o Measurement: Regular peer reviews will ensure compliance.
Growth benefits everyone. Invite like-minded women who can contribute to and benefit from our community. o Expectation: Invite at least two potential members to meetings or events per quarter. o Measurement: Invitations will be tracked via RSVPs and registrations.
Code of Conduct
Members are expected to follow these guidelines to maintain a positive, empowering environment. Non-compliance will be addressed through a friendly reminder, followed by a private discussion. Serious or repeated violations may result in membership suspension or termination.
Alignment Networking is all about finding your rhythm and boosting productivity by honoring a woman’s 28-day cycle. Every meeting is unique and empowering, helping you discover your own pace in both the network and your business ventures. No need to stress about tracking your cycle or cycle syncing or anything complicated. We use this model to showcase success on a woman’s terms.
The cost of membership is a large concern when talking to a spouse or business partner. To help, come prepared for this discussion with the cost of membership and how many referrals it would take to reach that cost in revenue. Then, ask yourself if you can obtain that many referrals in a year or not. Additionally, talk about what is the price tag on having an added value to your clients and sphere by having a network of professionals for them if/when they need it?
Be^U Business Network knows that our time is limited and precious. This is why we suggest 3 hours per week of involvement, at most. Establishing relationships takes time, and those relationships are grown through one-on-ones; only 1 is required per week. We also ask that you contribute to the network by taking a position within the group. Including your position duties, your time outside the meeting should be 0-3 hours per week.
The practice of networking is growing your professional community with the interest of being of value to those surrounding you personally or professionally.
Often people join networking groups or attend networking events with the intention of gaining business. But, if that’s your only intention, you’ll find that networking doesn’t really measure up to expectations.
Networking is a marathon, not a sprint, to growth within your business. Be^U Business Network takes that another step further by instilling a community to lean on not only as entrepreneurs but as parents. We all know it takes a community, and we’re here for that part too.
The best way to think of networking is through the Law of Reciprocity. This is the idea that we pay back or forward what we receive from others.
For example, imagine you’re in the drive-through line. When you pull up to the window the cashier tells you that the car in front of you paid for your coffee. Paying for the coffee of the car behind you is that law of reciprocity at work.
Effective networking practices are the same. Someone helps you in your business either with a referral or services. In turn, you pay back/forward with referrals or services. Through time, a networking group becomes a community working together to lift each other up and help each other grow.
Unfortunately, this question is not one we can answer for you.
A lot of factors contribute to answering this question for yourself. It’s important to have realistic expectations based on that fact.
Empowering women to live a fulfilling life as caregiver and financial provider to their family.