Three Businesses Champion Collaboration

by | Feb 9, 2026 | Swindon in Business

Three Businesses Champion Collaboration on International Women’s Day.

To celebrate International Women’s Day. Three businesses are coming together to explore one of the most powerful, yet often overlooked, drivers of success: collaboration.

The trio are:

  • Businesswomen UnLtd
  • Connect Network and
  • Scott Media

And they’re staging a free webinar on Friday March 6. It’s open to businesspeople who want to discover how collaboration can accelerate success.

Three Businesses Champion Collaboration - l-r: Stefan Thomas, Sharon Thomas, Debbie Gilbert, Hannah Edwards and Fiona Scott
Three Businesses Champion Collaboration – l-r: Stefan Thomas, Sharon Thomas, Debbie Gilbert, Hannah Edwards and Fiona Scott



Debbie Gilbert, of BusinesswomenUnLtd, which champions and supports women in business, said: ‘In a world that still rewards competition and individual achievement, people are choosing a different path. One built on partnership, shared growth and collective impact. Our interactive online event brings businesses together to explore how collaboration accelerates success.

The webinar complements the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, ‘Give to Gain’. It highlights how collaboration helps create lasting, meaningful change.

Fiona Scott, founder of Swindon-based PR agency Scott Media, said: ‘By listening to real-life growth stories and challenging the ‘go-it-alone’ narrative, we hope people will build meaningful connections. And gain practical tools for more effective collaboration.

Collaborative approach

‘Although the event celebrates International Women’s Day, it’s open to people of all genders and identities. This collaborative approach works across the board.’

Stefan Thomas, of Connect Network, which helps business people maximise the value of networking, commented: ‘Collaboration is how I built my business. And, as we approach International Women’s Day, the invitation from Debbie Gilbert and Fiona Scott to collaborate thrilled me.

When we all stick together, great things happen. I’ve known both Fiona and Debbie for around fifteen years now. And both of them have built businesses and networks where collaboration is the cornerstone.’

The webinar

The free webinar runs from 10am-11.45am on Friday March 6. To sign up, visit https://businesswomenunltd.co.uk/online-business-networking/



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