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Where women in business grow, get seen and belong.
Proverbs 31 Women in Business Network brings together women who are building businesses in Zimbabwe and around the world. Learn from people who have done it, trade together, meet your next client and thrive with a community that does business with one another.
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Learn. Trade. Connect. Thrive.
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Buy together at better prices. Travel for sourcing and exposure. Sell at our market fairs and in our directory.
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Meet women and companies that matter to your business, at monthly events and in communities built around who you are.
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Programmes that build confidence and leadership, wellness events for the whole woman, and awards that put your business in the spotlight.
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Our Process
We introduce women in business to one another across industries and borders, so every conversation starts with what a business sells, what it needs and what it can offer. Members then learn from women a few steps ahead, trade and refer work among themselves, and draw on each other's skills as their businesses mature. The network becomes a working circle of support, where each woman grows professionally within her field.
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Register online, pay securely from anywhere, join sessions by video and take part in our buying groups. Your payment goes straight into the Proverbs 31 Women in Business Network bank account, so there is no cash to carry and no one to chase.
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Being part of Proverbs 31 Women in Business Network has sharpened my vision as a businesswoman, and reminded me that purpose and discipline are key to building a lasting legacy.
It has been a huge stepping stone for me. It has been of great help, from the encouragement and the testimonies, all molded me to be the Proverbs 31 woman.
Partnering with the Proverbs 31 Women in Business Network through She's Online and She's on Fire was deeply rewarding. The women demonstrated courage, intentionality, and a hunger to build visible, credible digital identities.
Being part of Proverbs 31 Women in Business Network has enlightened me on the importance of effective networking.
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Pearl benefits
Pearl, US$25 a year
Start-ups, idea-stage founders, students and job seekers.
- Idea-to-Action Bootcamp, three sessions a year for aspiring entrepreneurs
- Access to Proverbs 31 internship and volunteering opportunities
- Discounted training and workshops on soft skills, customer care and business basics
- Mentorship pairing with an Emerald or Sapphire member
- 5% off Proverbs 31 events
- Networking opportunities and the Member Support Hub for day-to-day guidance and peer learning
Event discount: 5%
Emerald benefits
Emerald, US$60 a year
Sole traders, family-run and vending businesses, registered or unregistered.
Everything in Pearl, plus
- Growth Clinics: short, focused sessions on marketing, operations, customer service, licensing, registration and compliance, and business plans for funding
- Small Business Accelerator: quarterly sessions on profitability and sustainability
- Resource mobilisation facilities for working capital, people and materials
- Mentorship moves up to Sapphire or Ruby members
- Event discount rises to 7.5%
- A feature on the Proverbs 31 Blog
Event discount: 7.5%
Sapphire benefits
Sapphire, US$80 a year
Small and medium businesses that are fully or partly registered.
Everything in Emerald, plus
- Formalisation Toolkit: templates for registration, contracts and compliance
- Funding-readiness mini-course on proposal writing and pitching
- Listing in the Proverbs 31 Business Directory
- Marketplace access to showcase and sell your products
- Quarterly mentorship circles with Rubies and guest experts
- One media spotlight a year on Proverbs 31 platforms
- Discounts on adverts on Proverbs 31 platforms
- Event discount rises to 10%
Event discount: 10%
Ruby benefits
Ruby, US$150 a year
Established, registered and fully compliant businesses.
Everything in Sapphire, plus
- Quarterly Roundtable with sector leaders and partners
- Annual executive retreat or breakfast, discounted or by invitation
- Priority Business Directory listing and Marketplace access
- Priority access to resource mobilisation facilities
- One complimentary professional branding photoshoot a year
- Enhanced visibility through social media and Blog spotlights
- Additional Growth Clinics on personal branding, digital training and public speaking
- Mentor younger businesses as part of your CSR
- Event discount rises to 15%, with one accompanying guest
Event discount: 15% plus one accompanying guest
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| Benefit | Pearl | Emerald | Sapphire | Ruby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | US$25 | US$60 | US$80 | US$150 |
| Best for | Idea stage, students, job seekers | Sole traders, family and vending | Small and medium businesses | Established, fully compliant |
| Event discount | 5% | 7.5% | 10% | 15% + guest |
| Member Support Hub | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mentorship | Paired with a mentor | From Sapphire or Ruby | Quarterly circles | Mentor as CSR |
| Business Directory listing | - | - | Yes | Priority |
| Marketplace access | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Funding and resource facilities | - | Yes | Yes | Priority |
| Roundtable | - | - | - | Quarterly |
| Professional photoshoot | - | - | - | Once a year |