How to Start a Recruitment Business in the UK: A 2026 Guide
Starting a recruitment business in the UK remains one of the most accessible routes into self-employment for women with sector expertise and a strong network. With UK employment at around 33 million people and the unemployment rate at 4.4% in late 2024, according to ONS labour market data, employers still struggle to fill skilled, technical […]
Investment Fund Set-Up in the UK: A 2026 Guide for Women
Investment fund set-up in the UK is one of the most regulated routes in finance, but it is also one of the most powerful ways to direct capital. For women in business, the opportunity is growing. In 2026, THENA Capital became the first all-women investment team to win British Business Bank backing, closing a £45 […]
UK Exporting Guide 2026: What Women Founders Need to Know
Understanding how the world is changing in 2015 will make all the difference to your export plan.
Now or Never: Finding the Courage to Go for It in Business
Katie Day was in her 50s with a business going nowhere fast. Witnessing a car accident gave her the push she needed to ‘Go for It’ and restart her business and her life.
UK Women-Led Businesses Expanding to America: A 2026 Guide
Here are three successful companies that have made the move to America – as well as a little bit about what you can learn from them.