Prowess Journal

Prowess

SINCE 2002 · WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Cash Flow Crisis Management for UK Small Businesses

A sudden cash flow crisis can hit even a healthy small business. In 2024, company insolvencies in England and Wales reached 25,082, the highest annual total since 1993, according to the Insolvency Service. Women founders often face extra pressure: the Alison Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship (2024) estimates that closing the gender entrepreneurship gap could […]

How Product Packaging Can Boost Your Small Business Sales

Product packaging is often the first physical touchpoint between your business and a customer. For UK women running product-based businesses, getting packaging right can mean the difference between a one-off sale and a loyal buyer. Whether you sell handmade skincare, food products, crafts, or children’s goods, your packaging does more than protect what is inside. […]

4 Sales Pipeline Management Tips for UK Women Founders

Sales pipeline management is the discipline of tracking where every prospective buyer sits in your sales process, from first contact to signed contract. For women running UK businesses, a well-managed pipeline is not just a sales tool; it is a way to reduce uncertainty, protect cash flow, and demonstrate traction to investors or lenders. The […]