When was the last time you said yes to an opportunity that felt a little bit outside your comfort zone?
For many women in business, the moment you say yes can be the difference between standing still and stepping into a new level of visibility, confidence, and business or personal growth.
At Great Women in Business (GWIB), we believe that bold moves create bold results! Putting yourself forward for a speaking slot, sharing your story on stage, or reaching out to a potential collaborator all require taking action and putting yourself in the right rooms to meet new connections and collaborators.
Why Bold Moves Matter
It’s easy to wait until everything feels ready. How many of you have paused until your website is polished, your pitch is perfect, or your confidence is at its peak? Unfortunately, running a business doesn’t work that way. Growth comes when you take imperfect action and grab opportunities before they pass you by.
Saying yes to bold moves means:
- Increased visibility – Every time you step into a new space like a stage, a networking event, or even a podcast interview, you open the door for fresh eyes and ears to discover your business. Visibility is all about being seen and remembered. The more people who know what you do, the more likely you are to be front of mind when an opportunity arises.
- Building credibility – Saying yes to bold moves shows both the world and yourself that you’re serious about your business journey. It tells potential clients, collaborators, and investors that you’re willing to take action, and it boosts your self-belief! Each step outside your comfort zone reinforces your commitment and helps you grow in confidence.
- Expanding opportunities – Momentum is a strong skill in business. One bold ‘yes’ can create a domino effect. That panel you agree to speak on could lead to a podcast invite. That sponsorship you commit to could introduce you to your next big client. Bold moves attract attention, build relationships, and create opportunities you couldn’t have planned for, but you can only access them if you take the first step.
A Sponsor Who Leads by Example
We’re proud to celebrate our Patron Sponsor, Jess Payne from First Enterprise, who embodies the very idea of saying yes to bold moves. By sponsoring the Great Women in Business event, First Enterprise has demonstrated its commitment to supporting female entrepreneurs and investing in opportunities that truly make a difference.
First Enterprise champions female entrepreneurs by providing tailored finance and human-centric support to help female-founded businesses thrive. No AI. No algorithms. Just real people, listening to your story and ambition.
They understand the unique barriers women face in accessing finance and are committed to breaking them down with fair, flexible, and relationship-driven lending. Through Start Up Loans and Business Loans, they’re helping women grow with confidence and turn ambition into sustainable success.
Their bold move in sponsoring GWIB means our community can come together, learn, network, and grow, and it’s a powerful reminder that backing women in business creates a ripple effect across the whole economy.
Your Turn to Say Yes
What’s your bold move going to be?
- Saying yes to a bigger stage?
- Saying yes to collaborating instead of competing?
- Saying yes to seeking funding that will support your next chapter?
- Saying yes to showing up and being seen?
The opportunities are already out there, but they only become real when you step forward and say yes. At the Great Women in Business Meetup, you’ll be surrounded by women who are daring to do just that. Join us, take action, and let’s create bold results together.
If you want to learn more about making bold moves and taking your networking to the next level, then join Dawn, Karen, Sandra, and Sharon at the Great Women in Business Meetup in March 2026.
Are you ready to invest in your networking journey?
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to invest in your business, this is it. The Great Women in Business Meetup is where bold moves begin, collaborations are sparked, and lasting business friendships are formed.
Book your ticket today and join a community of ambitious, supportive, and unstoppable women ready to champion each other’s success.
Don’t miss out:
Main Event: Monday 9th March 2026
Location: National Conference Centre, Solihull
Buy your ticket here: https://greatwomeninbusiness.co.uk/tickets/
As one of our attendees told us after our last event: “Today has helped me establish what my coaching business is going to look like, and the feedback really helped. I had a really bad experience with a powerful woman, which has scared me into feeling completely worthless. Today has changed that. Thank you.”