Meet some of our passionate members who kindly provided us with wonderful feedback about why they love Venus so much and how it has been instrumental in the success of their business growth.
Kimberley Porter
Caterer
Sauce Catering, North Shore
Kimberley directly credits Venus with doubling her business in the past 12 months, through the referrals she has received. And because of the fortnightly meetings, these referrals have now become more consistent so she can begin to create a pipeline and prepare for the future (including recently hiring a nanny!)
And indirectly, Kimberley says that through the advice, support and confidence boost she receives at every meeting, her business has more than tripled.
Kimberley owns Sauce Catering, a catering company on the North Shore. She now has a team of 8 and is experiencing exceptional growth.
Sandi Valentive
Clothing Designer
Sandi V, Tauranga
Venus. What an awesome concept! I can’t believe how many amazing women I have met because of Venus. It has helped so much with me building a client base and learning about business. The sharing of ideas is incredible. Also the friendship of like minded women. The other great thing is it is through Venus I have found an accountant, communications expert, admin person , to name a few who have helped me through the year. The opportunities with Nourish Magazine to get the Sandi V brand out there was also due to Venus.
What else can I say. The best thing I’ve ever done was join Venus..
Jude Hunt
Interior Designer
Blue Tulip, Canterbury
“I truly love the experience that is Venus. As a business woman, it can be a lonely road and you can often feel overwhelmed by the many responsibilities of life. It is refreshing to connect with like-minded women and have a forum within which to share ideas, triumphs and challenges. Thank you so very sincerely for bringing to life this unifying network that helps to make the business world a much warmer place”.
Kathryn Reid
Copywriter
Website Words, Auckland
If you’re serious about growing and developing your business – Venus Network delivers! I accomplished 4 business goals through the Venus Network:
1. Fast tracked my business growth by tapping into the power of the collective group and getting solutions to my challenges faster.
2. Improved my community of support by developing mentors and friends.
3. Tapped directly into a rich source of qualified business referrals.
4. Gave back by helping grow other member businesses.
Sheryl Mangold
Brand Manager and Web Designer
Tauranga
As a NZ women in business I am very aware of the balancing act we are constantly challenged with. It is networks like the Venus Network that are a breath of fresh air, we get to meet many like minded women who face the same challenges. Not only is the Venus Network a fantastic support channel for NZ women in business but it has enabled me to fast track my growth.
While I am an avid campaigner for online marketing it is hard to beat the face-to-face meetings and trust relationships that are encouraged by belonging to the Venus Network. So much of my work is referral based with a large percentage of that coming via the Venus Network.
Faye Lougher
Editor and Writer
Writeability, Levin
Because I think now is the right time for the Venus Club to thrive and grow. We all know that word of mouth recommendations work far better for many businesses than normal advertising, plus the Venus Club has the added bonus of a great group of women to network and socialise with!. From the first Venus meeting I could see it was different from anything I’d looked at before. Look at the benefits I’ve gained so far not only work but friends and connections that are worth far more than money. I get out and about every week and have met some great people, and it’s made me feel far more positive about both my business and my personal life.
Sharyn Ludwig
Beauty Therapist
Greerton Village Beauty
Tauranga
