{"id":51797,"date":"2019-11-25T14:11:15","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T14:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/?p=51797"},"modified":"2019-11-25T14:11:15","modified_gmt":"2019-11-25T14:11:15","slug":"a-meetup-in-cardiff-for-women-in-business-to-network-as-female","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/2019\/11\/25\/a-meetup-in-cardiff-for-women-in-business-to-network-as-female\/","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s Business Club told to find their niche to succeed in enterprise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Female leaders got together in Cardiff\u00a0to discuss securing a place in the market post-Brexit and the importance of personal branding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MAIN-6-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51974\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MAIN-6-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51974\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>A recent report revealed that the gender pay gap in Wales had increased to 14.5%<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A nationwide community for female entrepreneurs and business owners hosted an event in Cardiff on 20 November.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the back of Women\u2019s Entrepreneurship Day on 19 November, Women\u2019s Business Club came together for an informal networking lunch at The Angel Hotel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The club offers members the opportunity to make new contacts, learn from each other and discuss the challenges of being a woman in business, including the gender pay gap and the lack of women in senior positions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s uplifting to come here and get together with like-minded people. The sessions are really productive; we put it all on the table and give each other advice,\u201d said Claire Preece, an independent travel agent for Travel Counsellors. \u201cFeeling like you\u2019re supported and being part of a community as a woman in business, is really important.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event began with some informal networking over coffee and a \u201860 second business pitch\u2019 session, giving members the chance to share who they are and what they do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After lunch, guest speaker Cynthia Wihardja, a leadership coach from Indonesia, shared her expertise on how to be a successful leader and take control of any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was followed by the signature \u2018wonderbra\u2019 session which gives members the opportunity to share any concerns they have about their business, offering support and advice in return.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key takeaway from this session was the importance of establishing a niche and offering something useful and unique in a crowded marketplace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MAIN-7-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51824\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MAIN-7-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51824\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Women\u2019s Business Club is bringing female entrepreneurs and business owners together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Founder and CEO, Angela De Souza, set up Women\u2019s Business Club in 2013 to create an inclusive and supportive network for women in business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI wanted to put on events that I, as a woman in business, would feel comfortable attending myself,\u201d explained Angela. \u201cOur main goal is to empower women to be all that they can be in business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs well as creating a powerful movement of strong women, it also has the potential to impact the national economy,\u201d she added.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ons.gov.uk\/searchdata?q=gender+pay+gap&amp;size=50\" target=\"_blank\">report <\/a>by the Office for National Statistics revealed that the gender <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"gender pay gap (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/no-logo-home\/foundation-aims-empower-young-girls\" target=\"_blank\">pay gap<\/a> in Wales has increased to 14.5%, a 1% increase from 2018. The figures also show the gap to be as wide as 25.6% in Torfaen. In Blaenau Gwent, men earn 23.8% more than women, a 2% increase on the previous year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to research by charity <a href=\"https:\/\/chwaraeteg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Chwarae Teg<\/a>, achieving gender equality in Wales could add \u00a313.6 billion to the Welsh economy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For guest speaker Cynthia, networks like Women\u2019s Business Club are crucial. \u201cIt\u2019s like in story books &#8211; a woman is always locked up in a castle somewhere, waiting to be kissed. I\u2019m interested in equipping women with the skills so they can take control and succeed in business.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The meetups take place on a monthly basis and women at all stages of their career are welcome to attend. 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