Dress Code for Self-Employed Women: A 2026 UK Guide
Whether you’re self-employed or work for a multinational, what you wear does make a difference to how you feel and the way you’re perceived.
Deborah Meaden: Profile and Lessons for Women Founders
This Deborah Meaden profile covers how one of Britain’s best-known entrepreneurs built her fortune and what her career means for women founders today. Born on 11 February 1959, Meaden is 67 as of 2026. She has been a “dragon” on BBC’s Dragons’ Den since 2006 and has invested in dozens of businesses during her time […]
Fix and Flip Business UK: 4 Essential Tips for 2026
Starting a fix and flip business in the UK means buying a property, renovating it, and selling it for a profit. It appeals to women looking to build capital outside traditional employment, but the television version rarely shows the tax bills, cost overruns, and regulatory checks that determine whether a project succeeds. Before you make […]
5 Ways to Save Money on Home Cleaning (UK 2026)
If you run a business from home, cleaning is not just a domestic chore; it is a business decision. Every hour you spend scrubbing, vacuuming, or folding laundry is an hour you are not billing clients, developing products, or finding new customers. For UK women in business, the question is not whether your home should […]
Why women in business is still a headline issue in 2026
North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, Kari Owers, asks ‘do women in business just need better PR’?
Why Are Women Underrepresented in the UK Construction Industry?
While many UK industries have made real progress on gender balance, women in construction UK remain underrepresented. According to the House of Commons Library’s 2025 Women and the Economy briefing, women hold around 16% of jobs in construction, only a modest improvement on a decade ago. Manufacturing fares somewhat better, with women making up roughly […]