Supporting & celebrating women in business across Scotland
BWS is for Women in Business who want more
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Welcome to Business Women Scotland (BWS)
Founded by Lynne Kennedy MBE, Business Women Scotland has spent over 18 years supporting, connecting, and celebrating women in business across Scotland.
Through our Programme for Growth, national BWS Awards, and year-round community, we help ambitious women grow with confidence — supported by expert guidance, peer connection, and a trusted network that understands the realities of scaling a business.
Recognised nationally for services to women in business, BWS continues to champion leadership, visibility, and opportunity — ensuring women don’t have to build success alone.
Companies We Work With
What We Do…
Programme for growth
Support for ambitious women ready to scale
Empowerment Meetings
Monthly connection & leadership events
UPCOMING AWARDS
Celebrating women in business, law & finance
PODCAST
Real stories of women scaling businesses
BWS is for women in business who want more.
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You’ve moved beyond the startup phase and are focused on growth — whether that’s increasing revenue, building a team, refining your strategy, or preparing for the next stage of expansion. You want practical support, structure, and insight from women who’ve been there.
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You’re leading — a business, a team, or a vision — and you want to strengthen your confidence, decision-making, and leadership impact. You value strategic thinking, peer-level conversations, and learning from experts who understand the pressures at the top.
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You may feel stuck, isolated, or unsure of your next move. You’re looking for space to be heard, real conversations (not surface-level networking), and support that helps you gain clarity, confidence, and momentum in your business and career.
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You believe success doesn’t have to be lonely. You want to be part of a trusted community where collaboration replaces competition, experiences are shared openly, and growth happens together — with encouragement, accountability, and support along the way.
Tuesday 7th AprilEmpowerment Mornings with Leanne McCafferty
📅 Tuesday 7 April
📍 Barclays, Glasgow
🎟️ £20 per ticket
We’re delighted to invite you to our BWS Empowerment Morning, an inspiring start to your day, designed to bring ambitious women together for meaningful conversation, powerful mindset shifts and supportive networking.
This special event will feature award-winning mindset and success coach, Leanne McCafferty, who works with empowered individuals to build confidence, break through limiting beliefs and take action towards the life and career they truly want.
Upcoming Events
PODCAST
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PODCAST ✦
🎙️ New episode! FoundHer Place: Scaling Businesses
Episode 3, Evelyn McDonald
🎧 Streaming on Apple Podcasts, Android & YouTube.
Franchise Opportunities
Business Women Connections is our sister organisation, supporting women to build meaningful business communities through local events, collaboration, and connection — all backed by a proven national network.
Designed for women who love bringing people together and want to grow a purpose-driven business.