FAQS

FAQ

  1. What is Ladies at 11?
  2. What time do we meet?
  3. How do the meetings run?
  4. What’s the meeting format?
  5. How much does a meeting cost?
  6. How many times can I visit a group?
  7. How much is membership?
  8. How do I join Ladies at 11?
  9. Do you restrict one trade / industry per group?
  10. Where are the groups located?
  11. What do I do if I’d like to run a group?
  12. What type of Women attend the meetings?
  13. How does Ladies at 11 differ from other networking groups?

Question: What is Ladies at 11?

Answer:

Ladies at 11 is a networking company for Women who are Serious about growing their business.
We are a dynamic group of business women who meet on a monthly basis to extend out networks, exchange business and to grow our businesses. When you experience good service or buy a good product you tell your friends and spread the word, this is networking in its simplest form. And business networking is very similar, if you like something you talk about it, you spread the word.
Over 80% of business is passed through word of mouth which is why networking is critical for any business.

Question: What time do we meet?

Answer:

It may be no surprise that we meet at 11am through to 1pm.

Question: How do the meetings run?

Answer:

At Ladies at 11 we mean business, we meet at 11am promptly, we network, we have structured focused meetings, we pass business, recommendations and contacts.
We build strategic alliances across a range of industries; we develop working relationships and importantly friendship and support. We are a dynamic and energetic group of women all striving for success.

Question: What’s the meeting format?

Answer:

11.00-11.30 Networking
11.30-12.30 Meeting including:
• 60 seconds business pitch
• Member presentation (this is one of the advantages of becoming a member, you have the opportunity to present your business to the group or it maybe you want some help from the group with branding or a particular business problem)
One to ones
• Connections / business to be passed / testimonials (please bring business card folders)
• Meeting Close

12.30-13.00 Networking / Meetings booked. A great way to get to know your group is by booking 1-2-1s; taking time over a coffee to really get to know one another and learn how you can help each other.

Question: How much does a meeting cost?

Answer:

For non-members the cost is £20 which includes refreshments.
For members the cost is £10-15 depending on the location. (For inner London groups the cost is £15).
Please note for new groups launching the fee will be either £10 or
£15 for non-members (and members) depending on the location.
Please visit the events page for more information on the individual groups.

Question: How many times can I visit a group?

Answer:

You can visit a group twice before deciding if you’d like to join the Ladies at 11 team.
We operate this policy to gain commitment from our members ensuring they build strong respected
relationships with their fellow members.

Question: How much is membership?

Answer:

Annual membership is:
£150 for one ‘home’ group meeting a month or
£200 for one ‘home’ group meeting a month plus access to ALL meetings if you sign up by the end of the day after your first meeting and for renewals or
£250 for one ‘home’ group meeting a month plus access to ALL meetings after your 2nd visit (you can only visit twice)

This entitles you to join one group but also have access to all our other meetings.
It’s often a good idea to think about how many clients / how much business you would need to do in order to re-coup your fees.

What does my membership include?
• An inspirational meeting once a month to meet fellow women in business, to share knowledge / learn from each other, to build solid relationships and ultimately grow our businesses.
• Attendance to Elmbridge Women in Business monthly educational / networking events at the member rate of £12.50 instead of £25. For a listing of events please visit www.ewib.co.uk
• Attendance to The Kingston & Richmond Womens Network for just £10 (normal rate £18). For a list of events please visit www.kingstonwomensnetwork.co.uk
• Increase your online presence; drive more traffic to your website and network on line, by creating your own Ladies at 11 profile, uploading your photo and having articles posted on the front page of our website.
• We offer a unique Ladies at 11 Business Mentoring Service at a reduced fee to our members. For more details please visit our Business Mentoring Page.
• £50 off membership to The Surrey Chambers.

Question: How do I join Ladies at 11?

Answer:

To join simply click here:
Alternatively email me Sarah@ladiesat11.com or call +44 (0) 7855 465 202 for details.

Question: Do you restrict one trade / industry per group?

Answer:

We are unique as we reflect the world we live in. How many clothes shops do you see if you visit a high street? The answer is more than one.
Ladies at 11 does not limit any one trade or industry to our meetings, we recognise that people buy from people and that freedom of choice is important. We are all attracted to different people for different reasons; we all have different USPs to offer. We strongly believe that there is enough business for everyone. It’s often the case that Ladies from a similar / same background collaborate and even work together on projects. The sharing of knowledge and experience is encouraged at Ladies at 11, we facilitate an environment in which this can be done and will help us all on our way to becoming successful business owners.

Question: Where are the groups located?

Answer:

We operate in Surrey, Kent and London but are looking for Ladies to open up new groups nationwide.
Our vision is to have groups running nationally as well as internationally.
If you are interested in this opportunity then please contact us on enquiries@ladiesat11.com / 07855 465 202.

For a full listing of our events please visit www.ladieat11.com/events.

Question: What do I do if I’d like to run a group?

Answer:

If you would like to join the Ladies at 11 team and become part of an expanding and exciting networking group then please contact us for more information: enquiries@ladiesat11.com / +44 (0) 7855 465 202

Question: What type of Women attend the meetings?

Answer:

We attract Ladies from a variety of backgrounds; those who are brand new to business, corporate refuges – women who have left the corporate world to pursue a business of their own, ladies who have had a career break maybe to have a family and are now setting up in business through to ladies who run established businesses.

We also attract women from larger organisations who come as a female representative. We find that the support, business contacts and knowledge we provide benefits them in the same way it does for all our members.

We welcome all women who are passionate and serious about the work they do.

Question: How does Ladies at 11 differ from other networking groups?

Answer:

• Ladies at 11 does not limit any one trade or industry to our meetings, we recognise that people buy from people and that choice is important. We are all attracted to different people for different reasons. We strongly believe that there is enough business for everyone.
• We don’t have additional breakfast / lunch costs, from experience we’ve found that this can often detract from the focus of the meeting. For the amount you’d pay a month for lunches with Ladies at 11 you could network up to 4xs more in a month.
• We are not a franchise but are run by Ladies who have a genuine passion for helping others to be a success in business as well as grow their own.
• We have a diverse range of member s that possess a wealth of knowledge to share and educate fellow Ladies at 11 members.

At Ladies at 11 we are constantly striving to ensure we deliver the best possible service to our members. W e are passionate that each and every one of our members views their Ladies at 11 meetings as an invaluable part of their monthly marketing strategy. We welcome Women who are just starting out in business (as we’ve all been there) as well as those who are more established.

If you have any further questions then please don’t hesitate to get in touch either by email enquiries@ladiesat11.com or by phone +44 (0) 7855 465 202.