Why women entrepreneurs need to support one another

Everyone understands and appreciates the power of networks, they have been used for years to make things happen in the world, in our society, and in business. We have probably all heard about and encountered ‘the old boys network’ at some point in our lives and careers. It therefore makes sense that in the hugely competitive world of entrepreneurship, there are lessons to be learned from how networks can really support our entrepreneurial journeys. Not just in terms of opening doors and contacts for future business, but more from an encouragement perspective - and let’s face it, we need all the encouragement we can get. So, let’s make 2017 the year when we genuinely support one another as women entrepreneurs, no matter where in the world we are,  what business sectors we are operating in, or how successful or otherwise our business ventures are. We can all learn from one another, we can take strength from our shared experiences, we can celebrate our ups and commiserate over our downs, and above all, we can just be there for one another to make a difference.