Note to MLM/Network Marketing Business Owners: Although we believe that MLM/Network marketing is a great business model for many people and respect those in this career field (we both have been with network marketing companies in the past), women with network marketing/MLM businesses (their only business) will not be accepted as Chapter Leaders. Here’s why – Networking marketing companies make it easy for distributors/consultants by providing product, marketing materials, accounting systems, web pages, training, forms, selling strategies, etc., which is great for those involved. However, traditional business owners wade through all of these business aspects on their own, therefore requiring lots of advice and ideas from those who have “been there, done that.” We would like to see all of our Chapter Leaders have this kind of traditional business building experience themselves to serve as a resource. We welcome women in network marketing companies/MLM to participate as members of our chapters. Thank you.

What are the requirements of a Chapter Leader?
Leaders need to have strong, Biblically-based moral character, business ownership experience, and a heart for connecting with business women of faith and encouraging them to succeed.

Leader Connect Calls – at the beginning of each month, we do a leader connect call for approximately 1 hour. This could also be under the ‘benefits’ category! These calls will be used to answer questions, envision, encourage, connect, and to give and get feedback. Calls are recorded in case you are unable to call in if you have a conflict.

KBWomen Chapters meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Leaders have the opportunity to select their chapter’s meeting time (morning, mid-day or evening) and location. Potentially good locations include quiet coffee houses, restaurant meeting rooms, business office conference rooms, etc. We ask that leaders only use church meeting rooms as a last resort (until another location can be found), as meeting a church automatically associates the group with that one specific congregation in people's minds. We strive to create a non-denominational gathering of women where all feel welcome.

As a leader, there will be a very minimal financial commitment, which may include printing out handouts for meetings, making phone calls (thankfully most people’s cell phone plans cover long-distance calls), printing out invitation fliers, etc.

Leaders will not need to prepare teachings or content. Audio files (and handouts when appropriate) will be supplied for each month’s “learnin topic” discussion time. You will, however, need to prepare your heart in prayer to welcome and encourage each lady! Please don’t feel like you have to have all the answers as a Chapter Leader during the discussion time. Yes, your leadership and experience will definitely play a critical role for the chapter’s success, but each member brings wisdom, ideas and resources with them as well to “complete” the group.

Leaders will send in their meeting attendance sheet (either via fax or scan/emailing) and any checks collected for meeting fees the day after the meeting is done. Pre-stamped and addressed envelopes are supplied to leaders for mailing checks.

Each chapter will have its own page on KBWomen.com, including the leader's picture, bio and contact info.

Leaders will receive more exposure in our communication channels, including being featured members in our *BLING* newsletter, photo and contact info listed on your chapter’s webpage, and having other opportunities to share their expertise and wisdom with the organization as appropriate.

Each Chapter Leader will receive a starter packet of information and resources, including blank name tags, a KBWomen bag, marketing postcards, supplies, envelopes, leader guide, and other misc. forms.

Leaders will have an online resources section where forms can be downloaded, then emailed or printed as needed.

Chapter agendas, learning topics and procedures are already pre-established, and leaders will not need to create content. Monthly learning topics are supplied by KBWomen to leaders for their use on a monthly basis.

How will KBWomen help the Chapter Leaders fill their groups?
Marketing – Each chapter will have its own page on KBWomen.com, including the leader’s profile and contact information. Downloadable fliers and other information will be available online to leaders as marketing resources. You will receive marketing postcards in your leader welcome packet.

Chapter information will be listed continuously on KBWomen.com, and all new chapters will be mentioned on our blog, in our newsletter, via Twitter, on Facebook pages, and on KBWomen Radio.

KBWomen staff will commit to contacting 10 churches in your area letting them know about Koinonia Business Women and this new chapter and membership opportunity. KBWomen staff will also list your KBWomen Chapter meeting on AmericanTowns.com, which has a community calendar of events. However, personal invitations, word-of-mouth and business group networking will be the most effective methods of inviting people to become members.

Where will my chapter meet?
Potentially good locations for KBWomen Chapter meetings include:

• Christian coffee houses with meeting rooms

• Quiet coffee houses that offer seating

• Restaurant meeting/banquet rooms

• A private business' conference room

• Local non-profit business offices

Although many local churches are happy to allow KBWomen Chapters to meet in their facilities, we ask our leaders to use church facilities only as an interim solution until another option becomes available. Why? Two reasons - Since Koinonia Business Women is a non-denominational organization, we want to be sure everyone feels welcome. If chapter meetings are held at a particular church, ladies may associate the chapter with that congregation only. Secondly, we also want to be sure the chapters maintain a business feel.

How do I become a KBWomen Chapter Leader?
If you would like to open a KBWomen Chapter in your local area, we have an application process. Start HERE for step 1 of that process. The next step is receiving our full application. Fill this out and email it back to us at questions@kbwomen.com when completed. If your application is accepted (this may take several business days), we will personally call you to discuss this further. Our goal is to set up a win-win-win situation for all involved (You, KBWomen's organization and the women who will be served). KBWomen Chapter Leaders play a vital role in our organization, and we strive to wisely select our leaders.

Are You Ready to Apply? If so, CLICK HERE for step 1 of the Chapter Leader application process.