Prowess Journal

Prowess

SINCE 2002 · WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Creative Workshops for Young People: Sissy Rooney’s Story

Having left school with no qualifications Sissy built a career and got her education the hard way. She now uses innovative methods to keep kids on the right track and to inspire them to get the most out of their own educational opportunities.

Financial Literacy for Women in Business: 4 Key Benefits

Financial literacy for women in business is the ability to understand and use financial information to make informed decisions. It is not a “nice-to-have”; it is essential. Despite progress on gender equality, women entrepreneurs in the UK still face a stubborn pay gap and a persistent funding gap. ONS data published in 2025 showed the […]

Women in UK Tech: Progress, Gaps and What to Do in 2026

Women in UK tech hold more roles than a decade ago, but the pace of change is uneven. If you are building a career or a business in technology, the headline figures matter less than where the gaps still sit: in funding, in senior hires, and in the sectors that feed into the tech economy. […]

How to Modernise Your Business for the 2026 UK Market

If you want to stay competitive, attract talent and meet changing customer expectations, you need to modernise your business. For women running businesses in the UK, the pressure is compounded by a fast-moving regulatory environment. From April 2026, sole traders and landlords with turnover above £50,000 must comply with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax […]