March 9, 2026 - Prowess

Six Signs You Should Step Back From Your Business in 2026

How you will know that it’s time to evolve your business and yourself.

Anna Mudeka: Music, Culture and Compassion in Business

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Business woman and musician Anna Mudeka, a Zimbabwean living in Norfolk, has performed with the greats of world music and been honoured for her role as an ambassador of African culture. Anne Francis caught up with her in to find out more.

Net Zero Business UK: Practical Steps for Women-Led Firms

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Is your business doing everything it can to reduce its environmental impact and manage the risks to your business? A net zero business UK strategy is no longer a nice-to-have. The UK has a legally binding target to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and every organisation, including women-led small businesses, has a […]

Selling Handmade Goods Globally: UK Women Makers 2026 Guide

Online sales platforms mean that it’s easier than ever to tap into a global market. Here are the top sites for buying and selling handmade products online.

Winter Business Continuity Planning for UK Women Founders

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Winter can be one of the busiest trading periods for UK businesses, particularly in retail, hospitality and logistics. For women founders, the pressure to keep operations running can be especially acute during the festive rush. Women-led SMEs represent around 16% of all UK SMEs and contribute an estimated £85 billion to the UK economy, yet […]

Marketing degree career paths: UK options for women

Whether you want to set up your own business or build a corporate career, never underestimate the value of a marketing degree.

Crowdfunding for Business Finance: UK Women Founders Guide

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Bubble and Balm have attracted the UK’s largest crowd-funding investment of £75,000 from 82 micro-investors. It’s a sign that this new form of business funding has taken off in the UK.

Why Do You Blog? Business and Marketing Benefits in 2026

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A blog is one of the few marketing assets you fully own. Unlike social media platforms that can change their algorithms overnight, your blog lives on your website and compounds value over time. For UK women running their own ventures, blogging for business remains a low-cost way to attract customers, demonstrate expertise, and reduce reliance […]