Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Australian Businesswomen's Network?
The Australian Businesswomen's Network (ABN) is a national community of business women. Our focus is to inspire and meet the needs of business women, empowering them to achieve their goals and be successful. This is achieved through the provision of business education, mentoring, networking, advocacy and access to role models, information and resources.
How many Businesswomen are part of the ABN?
Nearly 20,000 women business-owners benefit from being part of this ABN community all across Australia. Community members attend events, subscribe to our publications, visit our websites and interact on our social networks for the latest information and inspiration. While we provide lots of value for free to our wider community the features and benefits of membership are rewards for those who are paid members of the network. Membership dues allow us to exist and provide great products and services.
How does membership work?
Membership is on a monthly basis with no minimum term,* or you can pay annually. Our online events and training programs are available to members to view at your leisure, or at pre-scheduled times. You can capitalise on member benefits without leaving your desk. There is no need to commute or take time away from other priorities. You can utilise world-class business education and information and connect with other members in your own time, on your own terms.
The ABN uses the latest technology to foster business relationships in the most convenient manner possible. In fact, we've been running national virtual events for many years - connecting women across cities and regional and rural areas). We give members access to resources, education and inspiration - whenever they like and wherever they may be.
*CommunityPlus membership is only available annually.
What do I get for my Membership?
We continue to develop our products and services with the help of our community. For example, our herViews member focus groups have resulted in great new features for the monthly webinars, the Australian Businesswomen's Directory, member face-to-face events, peer support groups and our advocacy program, which helps voice your business issues with government. Member feedback helps shape the content and structure of our continuing education programs.
There are four types of membership, each with its own list of benefits.
View each page for a full listing of benefits you receive with each level of membership.
Not sure which level is right for you? Compare levels of Membership.
"From 1996, the ABN supported me with information and support to grow my business (Gifted), before I sold it to wishlist.com.au in 2000. After launching my new coaching and presenting business in 2002, I felt drawn again to the ABN.
Within one month of resuming my membership my presence on the ABN website led to an interstate speaking engagement, which paid for my yearly membership ten-fold. Thank you ABN."
How can the ABN make a difference to my business?
Every day the Australian Businesswomen's Network makes a difference to its members. Here's how.
The ABN:
- Provides necessary business information and training online
- Hosts informative events with expert presenters
- Publishes timely articles and news on issues that impact your business
- Introduces members to each other and enables networking
- Gives women a sounding board and peer support when they need it most
- Represents women by giving them a voice to government
- Offers members opportunities to be featured in news publications to promote their business
- Provides thousands of dollars of value for a low monthly or annual fee
- Refers business to members as well as media and speaking opportunities
Answers to Member Questions
StartUp and Growth members can login to the Member Resources page any time for answers to the following questions (and to access other resources available to members only):
- How do I update my Member Directory profile?
- How do I advertise for free in the Women in Business eNewsletter?
- I missed the last webinar. May I have a link to watch it now?
- I'd like to host an event. Where do I sign up?
- I'd like to be in your next newsletter. Where do I apply?
- I need a business plan. Can you help me?
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