About this Event
Community Partner: Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce
You know what you should be doing in your business.
You've known for months.
The post you keep meaning to write. The price you keep meaning to put up. The people you keep meaning to follow up with. It's all sitting there, waiting for you to feel ready.
This is the day you stop waiting.
One day. More clients. More money. More women in your corner.
The Connection isn't another event where you sit, nod, fill a notebook and go home to the same week you left behind.
It's a full day for women in business who are done circling. You'll walk in with the stuff you've been putting off. You'll walk out with decisions made, a plan to bring in clients and money, and the people who'll make sure you actually do it.
This is for you if:
- You've been to networking events, collected the business cards, and nothing changed
- You know exactly what you need to do, you're just not doing it
- You want more clients but the thought of pitching yourself makes you want to hide
- From the outside your business looks fine. Behind the scenes it feels heavy and you're frazzled
You don't need more ideas.
You need a day that makes you move.
Here's how the day feels
8.30am We kick off with a morning rave. Yes, a rave. Music up, coffee in hand, and you'll have more energy by 9am than most business events manage all day.
9.30am The real work starts. Honest speakers. Practical sessions. Zero hype and no one selling to you from the stage.
All day Wander our exhibitor stands and meet local businesses who can help you grow. The bookkeeper, the photographer, the designer you've been meaning to find. All in one room.
All day Our wellness area is back. Step out, breathe, reset. Because you can't grow a business if you're running on empty.
Lunch Proper food, proper conversations. The kind of networking where nobody's reaching for a fake phone call.
And a few surprises. We're not giving everything away. Just know there's more to this day than chairs facing a stage.
You'll leave with:
- Your next steps to bring in clients and money, decided before you walk out the door
- Specialists you can actually relate to, and call on afterwards
- A room full of women who get it, and who'll hold you to it
- The confidence to talk about what you do without cringing
- The thing you've been putting off for months, finally started
Who's on stage
Michelle Reade, Business & Leadership Coach
Opening and closing the day. Michelle's spent 26 years in business and leadership, including 17 years in franchising, helping over 1,000 business owners stop doubting themselves and get moving. She'll make sure you leave with action, not just notes.
This year we're also handing the mic to new and emerging local women in business. too. Real people building real businesses, right here, right now. No polish. No hype. Just what's working.
Full line-up announced soon. Book now and you'll hear first.
Last year, 80 women filled the room. Here's what they said:
"I left completely buzzing, full of new ideas and clarity on where I want my business, and my life, to go. So warm and welcoming."
5-star Google review
"Fantastic day at The Connection. Inspiring speakers sharing their stories and actionable insights to help grow your business."
Libby Herbert
"Michelle has a passion for helping others in business, and a natural flair for making that engaging."
Michele Conisbee
The details
📅 Wednesday 21st April 2027
📍 The Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth
⏰ Rave from 8.30am · Day starts 9.30am · Finishes approx 5pm
🍽 Lunch and refreshments included
🎟 £79 until 31st October
🎟 £99 from 1st November
🎟 £119 from 1st March
Want to spread the cost? Email [email protected] and we'll sort payment options that work for you.
Make a night of it (optional)
Stay over at The Royal Bath Hotel at a special event rate. Room details coming soon.
Want an exhibitor stand? Email [email protected]
You've read this far. That's the voice in your head telling you something needs to change.
Listen to it. Grab your ticket.
Event venue & nearby stays
Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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