First, we don’t believe it’s fair to “hide” your profile – after all – isn’t your goal for people to find you? If the only way people can find you is if they pay $ to participate or have access, what’s the point?
Second, we feel that every woman in business has the right to information without having to pay for it (haven’t we all paid our dues already?). Why would we “charge” our visitors for access to resources that can help them? We believe in “paying it forward,” and so far, one year into this – we find that approach has paid off. Our traffic has increased 500% and our reputation and amount of registered users, visitors and clients continues to grow (we must be doing something right!).
Third, we realize that you’re busy – so our site is designed to provide you with what you want and need, not what you don’t. We regularly poll our visitors and clients, as well women in business involved in the communities we do business in, to find out what they need. Our goal is to constantly evolve to serve you and the community better.
Fourth, we know what it’s like to have to travel in business – or move – or find yourself in a new or perhaps familiar place but not necessarily knowing anyone. We also know that it’s hard to find the “right” information in that circumstance unless you have contacts. That’s why we offer so much regionally focused info – so you can feel like a local – even if you aren’t one!
