By Tracey Boverhoff

Hurst Women in Business is a business development and support group for women running their own small business in the Mid Sussex area. Our ethos is not only to support each other in our business ventures but also to support each other with other aspects of life that have a very real impact on how we manage our businesses, our time and our wellbeing.

We are an inclusive, supporting and encouraging group and over the 12 years that HWIB has been running we have played a valuable part in the success of many business journeys. Empowering our members with advice, encouragement, recommendations and vital new connections, to take the next step on their journey through an increasingly complex world. The businesses within our group range from travel agents to nutritionists to financial advisers. No two businesses overlap. This is important, as it enables open and free discussion about the plans that person may have to take their business forward, in a confidential and neutral space. It also allows for genuine business referrals to be discussed freely between members.

Often, we will have guest speakers and will also plan a topic for discussion at each session which can be hosted by our members and give the opportunity for the group to learn more about their business. We meet once a month for around two hours and so we do encourage members to commit to every meeting. We charge a small quarterly fee which covers overheads such as the vital coffee and biscuits! Currently our meetings take place in the beautiful Albourne Estate Vineyard tasting rooms with the wonderful south downs views as an inspiring and calming backdrop.

If you would like to join us, we are currently welcoming new members. Please contact Tracey on 01273 987310 or tracey.boverhoff@travelcounsellors.com.