Support for Women
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With men twice as likely to start a business as women, we offer women all the support they need to start up or grow a business. Our support is available to women of all ages who are starting a business, or already in business.
We recognise the barriers faced by women and our female friendly service is designed to help women overcome these.
We can offer you:
- One-to-one business advice
- Workshops on topics including personal development & confidence building, creating a business idea from your existing skills and qualities, turning your business idea into reality, managing your work/life balance and how to master selling techniques
- Opportunities to network with likeminded female business owners, as well as those new to enterprise
- Access to funding*
- Childcare and travel support*
- Business premises
- Rent a Desk facilities
Click here to find out about our latest events for women.
*Subject to eligibility, terms and conditions apply.
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