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*TRUMP GETS IN* If we can’t vote them in, let’s BUY them in. 💪 No I’m not talking about lobbying or coercive campaigns in Pennsylvania 🇺🇲 . I’m talking about BUY WOMEN BUILT. I don't think change has to come from who’s in power - I think we can all be part of change on a daily basis. BUY WOMEN BUILT, founded by Sahar Hashemi OBE, is all about uplifting and amplifying female-founded brands in a world where less than 2% of funding goes to women entrepreneurs. The idea is we can’t invest in all of them directly, but we can choose to buy from them - and that choice makes an impact. Here’s how it works: 🔹 A community of women supporting each other, sharing resources, and learning together. 🔹 A hustling team behind BWB securing prime display spots for female-led brands so they get extra visibility and are more likely to succeed. 🔹 A kitemark that engages consumers (most of whom are women) telling them - "a woman is behind this" And then this ➡ A young girl spots that BWB kitemark on a jar of peanut butter or a pack of toilet roll and realises what’s possible for her own future. WOMEN CAN BE LEADERS. I actually promised myself after my budget post to steer clear of politics, but waking up to the news today felt so bleak - and particularly for women. SO - I’m channeling that energy into celebrating the positive, powerful movements happening right now. Thank you BUY WOMEN BUILT and if you fancy partaking in the movement, shop their page on Ocado Retail here: https://lnkd.in/gpsgBxhi 📸 : Me outside the #BuyWomenBuilt window display at Wholefoods Market earlier this year.

Donna Harcus-Anderson & I are incredibly proud to announce that 52North Drinks is officially part of the BUY WOMEN BUILT network! Did you know that in the UK; ➡️ Only 1 in 3 entrepreneurs is female. ➡️ If women started businesses at the same rate as men, we’d add a massive £250 billion to our economy. These stats tell a powerful story: by backing female founders, we’re not just helping individual businesses; we’re working towards a stronger economy. #BuyWomenBuilt highlights the power consumers have. If we shop more women-built brands, we can unleash a powerful economic force and the untapped contribution these businesses can make to our economy. And if that wasn’t spectacular enough, they’ve built an inspiring network of female founders who uplift each other, share resources, and bring out each other’s brightest potential. Let’s show the world what happens when we buy women-built!

🎄❤️🎁 Proud to Support Women-Built Brands This Christmas! 🏆🇬🇧🧵 We’re thrilled to be part of the incredible BUY WOMEN BUILT community, a movement that’s shining a spotlight on amazing female founders and their groundbreaking brands. This festive season, we’re joining the call to action: #BuyWomenBuiltThisChristmas! 💡 Why It Matters 💡 Behind every women-built brand is a visionary founder creating products that solve real problems, inspire change, and drive innovation. Yet… ✨ 81% of young people can’t name a single female entrepreneur. ✨ Only 3% of funded UK businesses are female-founded, despite the potential to add £200 billion to the UK economy if women started businesses at the same rate as men. By supporting women-built brands this Christmas, we can all make a difference—not just for today’s founders, but for the next generation of dreamers and doers. 🪡🧵 Why Shop Women-Built? ❤️ Female entrepreneurs lead with purpose, passion, and innovation. ♻️ Many are at the forefront of sustainable, ethical design. 🇬🇧 Supporting women-built brands strengthens local communities and our economy. 🛍️ Every purchase is a vote for equality, creativity, and a brighter future. 🎁 Join The Cause… We’re proud to stand alongside this inspiring community and support incredible women-built brands this festive season. Discover more amazing businesses at Buy Women Built and let’s all shop with purpose this Christmas. 🏆 Let’s spread the word and inspire others to support #WomenEntrepreneurs! Share your favorite women-built brands below 👇 and celebrate the power of female founders with us. #BuyWomenBuilt #SupportWomen #ChristmasShopping #WomenEntrepreneurs #ShopSmall #SustainableLiving #MadeInTheUK #Trailblazers #ShopWomenBuilt Ria Morgan

🥁 This Christmas Eve #WoWTuesday spotlight is on the three co-founders of Ivy City Co.: Madeline Hamilton, Natasha Thomas & Whitney Smith, CPA. 🎁 As someone still on the lookout for a few (very) last minute gifts, it felt all too appropriate to showcase this iconic brand who "makes dresses so [its clients] can make memories." 👗 Ivy City Co. was started now almost 10 years ago when the three dress-obsessed mothers & friends - Natasha, Whitney & Madeline - set out to create a dress brand like no other! Their goal? Create unique, quality and timeless pieces for all women and children by offering over 30 different sizes! ✨ Fun facts: their dresses have been seen on the children of quite a few super stars, including Chrissy Teigen, Serena Williams and Jenna Dewan. And #IvyCityCo has also been mentioned on well-known media publications such as Forbes, Bazaar and Popsugar. 🛍️ Ready to get on the Ivy City Co. fan train? Just head to their website today to snag your perfect dress for New Years Eve with a 30% discount! 🔔 And of course, follow Madeline Hamilton, Natasha Thomas & Whitney Smith, CPA here on LinkedIn and Instagram to stay up-to-date on their professional achievements. — On Tuesdays, I share the story of one remarkable woman entrepreneur. I may have a limited reach, but I know my community can amplify this message. Do you know of a #womanownedbusiness that deserves recognition? Tag them in the comments below! Let's come together as a community to celebrate and uplift these remarkable women. *WoW = Women-owned workplaces #womenentrepreneurs #womeninbusiness

Female founded brands, now get their own digital isle on Ocado Group 👏 News we love to start the week off with at Women Leaders Forum ✨ "Customers who click on “Buy Women Built” (BWB) banners peppered across Ocado’s app and website, or click on the “Inspire Me” tab, will be shown products made by women-founded businesses only, as part of a move to help boost the UK’s low levels of female entrepreneurship." - The Times ✨ BUY WOMEN BUILT is a wonderful platform showcasing female founded brands, with an iconic slogan of 'If you believe in women, buy from them. It's that simple.' #BuyWomenBuilt #FemaleFounders

Discover this carefully curated Christmas Gift Guide, spotlighting incredible products from female-founded brands. The guide celebrates the creativity and innovation of women entrepreneurs this festive season. Supporting female-founded businesses not only empowers women but also contributes to a more diverse and inclusive economy. Let's make a difference, one gift at a time! As we embrace the spirit of giving, consider making your gifts even more meaningful by choosing products from female-founded brands. This carefully curated Christmas gift guide that our content director Rhys wrote for the amazing Nutritional Beauty London Ltd website shines a spotlight on a diverse array of innovative products, each crafted with passion and creativity by inspiring women entrepreneurs. Supporting these brands does more than just fill your gift list; it fosters a community of empowerment and encourages the growth of diverse perspectives in the marketplace. Each purchase is a celebration of the hard work and dedication that these women have put into their businesses, contributing to a more equitable economy. In this guide, you’ll find unique and thoughtful gifts that cater to a variety of tastes and interests. From hair care to skincare to wellness gifts and home  and lifestyle collections, these products not only stand out for their quality but also tell a story of resilience and ambition. By choosing gifts from female-founded brands, you’re making a statement that you value creativity, innovation, and the role of women in business. It’s a perfect opportunity to introduce your loved ones to products that are not only beautiful but also support a greater cause. Join us in celebrating the achievements of women in business this Christmas. Let’s make this festive season one of empowerment, creativity, and conscious consumerism. Explore this guide and find the perfect gifts that spread joy while also uplifting the incredible women behind them. https://lnkd.in/eDzAmCgw #femalefoundedbusinesses #smallbusinesssupport #christmasgiftguide #femalefounders

New Post: The Top 5 Ways to Foster a Company Culture That Supports and Empowers Women - https://lnkd.in/giXxr8Tr - Building a workplace where women bring their whole selves to work and love what they do creates a ripple effect of success. - #news #business #world #jobs #school #passion

A presentation I gave to the Business Women of Moose Jaw a couple of years ago. I used a great video from friends of mine Greg Moore and Justin Reves who started the infamous Moose wars and used comedy to make key points about how to be different and stand out. Now they are hosts on Z99!! Here is the link to the Every Business Video that I referred to in my presentation https://lnkd.in/gS48HsFq ---------- Below is a summary that was posted on the Business Women Facebook page of my presentation. ---------- When it comes to your marketing you need to remember 3 things just 3: 1. Keep it simple 2. Keep it consistent 3. Keep it real In order to accomplish these three goals, you will need to: 1. Make Time: diamonds – take time; seeds – take time – and the best plans – also take time. This also means taking the time to take breaks and enjoy life! But really give yourself the time to sit down and create a strategy and dig deep to find your ‘why’. Decide what it is about your story that will engage your follows and allow you to share your passion. 2. Discover Your Story: Crystal shared a video (watch on YouTube - link in comments). Her main point was not to mock the words in the video but to say that these words are likely true for almost every business in every industry. So how can YOU dig deeper to tell people who you really are? · Be BOLD and AUTHENTIC when sharing your ‘why’ · Care for something loudly – support your values through your words and actions · Use the 80/20 rule (see video clip of Crystal for an explanation of this). · Crystal shared some of her own story (it’s fascinating – feel free to ask her about her winery in the Okanagan where she came up with marketing strategies on a shoestring budget – AND how she did the same with Coteau Hills Creamery – her and her husband, Kirby’s, current endeavour – a cheese-making business). · Share YOUR FACE with the world – people fall in love with the person, not the product so don’t be shy! 3. Frequency a. Make use of all different marketing avenues that apply to your customers – overlap is good! The same person needs to take your message in at least SEVEN TIMES before it starts to sink in. b. Get SOCIAL on social media! Connect with other brands that share your values and promote them. Their audience will get a glimpse of you, and your audience will understand your values better! A few tips: - Overwhelmed? Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Hire someone if you need to. No one is born knowing how to be an accountant – it’s the same with marketing. - Youtube, webinars, facebook’s business training page (and all other socials) – all of these are great – usually free – ways to learn more about marketing https://lnkd.in/gAVKfdXc

Looking to shop with more intention + purpose and support small businesses and women-owned brands on this Small Business Saturday? Check out the unique gifts below. I link to the full holiday gift guide (as well as my special holiday offer which is included on page 12 of the gift guide) in the comments as well! #smallbusinesssaturday #womanowned #entrepreneurship #holidaygiftguide

Women are the reason why we exist. And on this Women's Day, Our sales rose by 20% compared to the previous month. How did we achieve it? Simply by sparking curiosity! We launched a campaign offering a free mystery gift worth ₹1000 with every order. The exciting part? The gift remains a mystery, fueling curiosity. As Bryant H. McGill wisely said, “Curiosity is one of the great secrets of happiness.” In today's world, customers want to feel valued, and offers like this instantly gratify them. It's not just the gift; it's the offer that drives better sales! And better sales come with the best execution from the best team Ashima Chadha Aakash Sharma Tina Thakur Shikhar Bhandari A big thanks to Vikas Bagaria & Rithish Kumar for fueling the motivation.