Prowess Journal

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SINCE 2002 · WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Can the UK’s Disadvantaged Groups Benefit from Enterprise?

‘How can the most disadvantaged groups benefit from enterprise?’ to be blunt, they can’t within the current government system, or at least to say it’s very difficult, Aaron Barbour, Research and Policy Manager at linksUK, told the Prowess Conference in March 2009.

8 Free Services for Small Business UK Owners in 2026

Running a small business in the UK means watching every pound. Free services for small business UK owners can automate admin, improve customer relationships, and keep your marketing consistent without adding to your overheads. With around 5.5 million small businesses operating across the country and women making up a significant share of the self-employed workforce, […]

8 UK Tax Season Essentials for Women in Business (2026/27)

The UK tax season runs differently from the calendar year. It starts on 6 April and ends on 5 April the following year, and if you are self-employed, a company director, or receive untaxed income, you must file a Self Assessment return. For women running businesses, the cost of getting it wrong is real: missed […]