Prowess Journal

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SINCE 2002 · WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Keeping home workers healthy: UK women-led business guide

Hybrid and home working are now a permanent feature of the UK labour market rather than a temporary pandemic arrangement. According to ONS data from 2025, around 44% of UK workers had worked from home at some point, with 16% working exclusively from home and 28% in a hybrid pattern. For women-led businesses and female […]

7 Ways IT Support Can Improve Your UK Business in 2026

Reliable IT support is no longer a back-office luxury for UK businesses. For women founders and directors juggling growth, compliance, and cash flow, the right technology partner can reduce risk, cut downtime, and free up time to focus on revenue. Here are seven concrete ways IT support can improve your business in 2026. 1. Cut […]

How to Choose B2B eCommerce Software for Your UK Business

B2B eCommerce software is no longer optional for UK businesses that sell to other companies. According to ONS data from 2023, UK e-commerce sales reached £693 billion, with business-to-business transactions accounting for the largest share of turnover. If your business trades with wholesalers, retailers, or other organisations, the right platform can determine whether you capture […]

How HR Technology Helps Address the Gender Pay Gap in 2026

HR technology is not a silver bullet for the gender pay gap, but it is one of the most practical levers a UK employer can pull. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows the gender pay gap for full-time employees was 7.0% in 2024, and women in HR roles still earn less than […]

Local Business Marketing Tactics for UK Women-Led Businesses

Local marketing in 2026 is not about chasing viral trends. It is about showing up when a customer in your area searches for what you sell, and converting that attention into trust. For women running small businesses in the UK, this matters more than ever. According to the most recent ONS business population estimates, there […]