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2310, 2018

Newsletter from Carolyn Banks, CEO, October 2018

Hi Ladies, phew, another month has gone past already – and I’ve already seen Xmas decorations up in some shops! Don’t you love this time of year though, spring and the warmer weather, summer is just around the corner and life just seems so much easier when the sun is out. I know living on a boat my ‘default’ setting is summer, I just love being out and about in the fresh air. Maybe I also enjoy summer as it’s a more sociable time of the year as well? So what have I been up to since you heard from me? Well, Venus, as you know is now a registered charity. Phew, that was a lot of work, and a big learning experience for me! [...]

2308, 2018

Newsletter from Carolyn Banks, CEO, September 2018

Hi Ladies, gosh these monthly new letters seem to come round really quickly – I swear someone has the ‘zoom’ button on at the moment, the weeks and the months keep disappearing. The good news though is that I’m heading to Fiji for a week’s R&R next week, it’s been a busy year thus far and with conference coming up its only going to get busier, so a little ‘me’ time is a must (although I’m thinking business planning with a cocktail in hand is also an appealing idea!) So what have I been up to since you heard from me? Well, Venus, as you are all aware Venus now has a proper, grown-up office! Anna Beverley and I have been working hard and got [...]

208, 2018

Newsletter from Carolyn Banks, CEO, August 2018

Hi Ladies, trust you are all settling back into work after school holidays/winter breaks. I swear I’ve seen more of some of you on Facebook than ever in the last month - lots of photos on beaches – makes it kind of hard for a girl to concentrate on her work! Still, I can’t complain too much as I’m heading to Fiji for a weeks R&R at the end of August and will be posting the obligatory gloaty photos myself! So what have I been up to since you heard from me? Well, Venus, for the very first time since I took over has a proper, grown-up office. Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s I can be found at my office thanks to Jo Pilkington from First [...]

You have questions? We have answers.

Here are some of the most common questions asked by members

What is a RAVE?

It’s a one-on-one intentional business that you have with another Venus woman. It’s how women will get to know you, and how you get to know them. We recommend you have at least one RAVE a week until you’ve met everyone in your group. We also encourage you to use a RAVE form – you can find these in your member handbook.

How do I organise a RAVE?

Approach a member after a meeting or give her a call and ask her to have a RAVE with you. Simple as that. Remember, every woman in Venus wants to grow her network so she’ll most likely be very keen to meet. Some women have lots of RAVE’s already booked in so they may need to book you in, in a few weeks.

Can I visit other groups?

Yes, you can, as long as there is not a member representing the same profession as you. If you’re keen to visiting a group please email your Regional Manager (her contact details are here). She’ll make sure there are no profession cross overs, make sure there is space to visit and will organise one for you. These are free and an amazing way to grow your network, meet more Venusians and have more women meet you.

What is a Power Rave?

A Power RAVE is a meeting with your Regional Manager and ITS ALL ABOUT YOU!

First and foremost its free, but its also a really good way to make sure you maximise the investment you’ve made in your membership. Your Regional Manager is aware of the membership in the region and can ‘matchmake’ introductions for you to other businesswomen you are may be able to work alongside. She is the one that has the introductory conversations with each and every member so has a good understanding of who our members are. Additionally she knows the resources available, not only within the region, but nationally within Venus as well. To book a Power RAVE please call your Regional Manager.

When is my next Member Success Workshop?

These free two hour workshops are run every quarter in each region. Please check out our events page for specific dates and times. To register please contact your Regional Manager.

What are the Venus Values?

Our values are at the heart of everything we do at Venus; how we live, how we work and how we serve the New Zealand business community. Our culture provides a foundation to achieve our purpose: to empower New Zealand women to thrive. They include:

COMPASSIONATE HONESTY
GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT
LIVING WITH INTEGRITY
ACTING LOVINGLY AND WITH RESPECT
COLLABORATION AND GROWTH

You can read how our we commit our actions to living these values here.

What are the new collaborative teams?

These will be launching around each region over 2016. The purpose of them is to foster business within Venus and outside of Venus. We’re living our value of collaboration and mixing it with our philosophy of abundance. It’s taking what we do in our group meetings to the next level of pro-activity and accountability. These are for women who are in similar fields and professions, working with similar clients. They involve a facilitated quarterly get together to brainstorm about how they can help one another and foster business. Women must be members of a Venus Networking Group to attend one of these gatherings.

What else can Venus help me with?

From events, training, Academy courses and building your network, there is always plenty happening. Regular newsletters keep you updated as well as our Facebook page and groups. You are always welcome to ask any questions or tell us your suggestions. Visit the contact page here.

Who exactly can I network with?

You can network with any Venus member by RAVEing. Even if you do not live nearby you can RAVE by Skype or phone.

How do I load my Venus profile?

When you become a member you will be given a log in to the members area and your profile. Here you can upload photos, link to your social networks and wesbite. You can be quite creative; add testimonials, recommendations, offers and lots more. Take a look at other members profiles in the group directory list.