Women in Business: CoWorking & Connections

Women in Business: CoWorking & Connections is on Tuesday 10 November at The MK:U Innovation Hub, with the session running from 10:00. It's hosted by the NatWest Accelerator MK, and the whole thing is free to attend.

The setup is straightforward: female founders gather in the accelerator's events space to co-work and network. You bring your laptop and your to-do list, and you get to work alongside other women running businesses in the city. Wifi is provided, as are the biscuits, and the kettles will be on throughout the morning. It's a monthly format, so it's built for informal connectivity and expanding your network rather than a one-off event.

Running the session are NatWest's Women in Business Specialists, who are on hand to offer tailored help whether you're just starting up or already growing a business. They're part of NatWest's Business Builder and Accelerator programme, so the support is tied into that wider network.

There's a bit of context to why they do this. Citing its own research, the bank says the three biggest opportunities to support female entrepreneurs are increasing the funding directed towards them, better family care support, and more relatable, accessible mentors and networks. This session hits that last one—the mentors and networks part—by bringing people together in person rather than through a screen.

It's free entry, and you book your spot through Eventbrite. The venue is NatWest Accelerator MK at The MK:U Innovation Hub, Bouverie House, 200 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 1LT, starting at 10:00 on Tuesday 10 November.