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New research from American Express highlights a strong sense of camaraderie among small business leaders, with an overwhelming majority (94%) agreeing it is important to support their peers.
Analysis by equity management platform Vestd has revealed that men remain twice as likely to be part of a company share scheme for a second year.
Women make up just 31% of enrolments in generative AI (GenAI) courses in the UK, despite a remarkable 227% surge in course enrolments over the past year, according to a new report from Coursera.
New analysis reveals over 300,000 SME owners are planning to cut jobs in response to the Government’s planned rise in employer National Insurance contributions (NICs), due to come into effect in April.
A quick Google search for ‘businesswoman’ brings up countless images of suited professionals who certainly look like they mean business.
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s essential to recognise the women who are not only breaking barriers but also shaping the future of technology.
A PwC study found that a career in the tech industry was a first choice for only 3% of female students and women only make up for 22% of AI professionals.
More than 120 women queued outside Virgin Hotels London in Shoreditch this morning to pitch their business ideas to the ‘Elevator of Dreams’ – an initiative started by Sir Richard Branson and entrepreneurial-influencer, Simon Squibb, where aspiring UK business founders can go to pitch their business ideas to a global audience.
As a woman with dyscalculia and two writing degrees, I don’t exactly fit the traditional finance mould.
Right now, we are seeing a movement where women are no longer prepared to wait. No longer prepared to wait for the equality that, as children, we were taught was a done deal.
While headlines celebrate female entrepreneurship, there’s a concerning trend hiding in plain sight. The percentage of women-led SMEs in the UK has declined from 19% in 2021 to just 15% in 2023. Yet, at a time when nearly half of businesses are turning to freelancers to drive innovation, female micro business owners could be the key to unlocking economic growth.
At 12 years old, my world shifted in a way I never expected. My mum was diagnosed with a brain tumour, and overnight, I became a carer – not just for her, but also for my four younger siblings.
In the fast-paced world of startups and entrepreneurship, where uncertainty and self-doubt can often creep in, one of the most powerful tools us women can have at our disposal is connection.
Women in business face unique challenges. Whether it’s breaking into leadership roles, securing funding, or simply being seen and heard – the path is often harder for us than for men. But one of the most powerful tools we have in our armoury to change that? Community.
Starting a business is never easy, but starting one as a female founder in a highly regulated industry brings its own unique set of challenges.
What does it mean to be a successful woman? Is it about breaking barriers, defying stereotypes, or simply staying true to ourselves?
At 17, I wanted a darkroom in the garage and to take photos all day… at 30, I was still convincing myself photography wasn’t a ‘real’ career.
In the end of 2019, just before the world would change forever with COVID-19, my co-founder and I (both seasoned veterans in the HR and global employment space) decided to take a bold leap.
I remember early in my career how happy and motivated I felt when I was entrusted with some task that was out of the ordinary.
