Women In Business

The Women In Business archive. Articles and news on female entrepreneurs and business owners featuring advice and useful resources to help their businesses grow.

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British women consistently have a tougher time at work

Figures released ahead of International Women’s Day suggest bosses are tougher on female employees.

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Young women are succeeding in UK business start-ups

New research shows young people in the UK are doing better in business start-ups than anyone else, particularly young women.

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British women yearn to start their own business

Flexibility, being your own boss, or turning a hobby into a business are just a few reasons why British women dream of leaving their jobs to become self-employed, a study finds.

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CIPD calls for employers to address pay analysis by gender

A significant minority of organisations currently conduct any gender pay analysis, and limited action is being taken by employers to address the causes of gender inequality, research finds.

Work life balance

More women embracing freelancing in search of greater life balance

The number of women starting their own business has grown by two fifths since 2010, finds research.

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Career flexibility: Juggling parenthood with business ambition

Caroline Crabbe, general manager at Jo Jingles, discusses how to balance the responsibilities of work and raising a family.

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How to run a business around your family

Nicola Semple, founder of the Mum's Business Academy, shares her three top tips for managing a start-up with a family in tow.

Blog

Are small businesses fully open to gender equality?

Beatrice Bartlay looks at how small companies can support and inspire equality from entry level employees upwards.

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Two thirds of mums consider starting a business from home

Nearly two thirds of mothers with children under the age of ten are thinking about starting a business from home in the next three years, research finds.

Work life balance

How direct selling can help achieve a work and family life balance

In this article, Paula Gorry, UK business development manager at crafting company Stampin' Up! explores direct selling as a viable business model for mums.

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