Prowess Journal

Prowess

SINCE 2002 · WOMEN IN BUSINESS

UK Investing Gender Gap: Six Facts for Women in Business

When people talk about financial inequality between women and men, the gender pay gap usually dominates the headlines. Yet there is another, less visible divide: the UK investing gender gap. How women and men put their money to work affects wealth, retirement security and financial independence. Here are six facts, and what women in business […]

How to Buy a Profitable Business Overseas: A UK Guide

Buying a profitable business overseas can be less risky than starting from scratch in an unfamiliar market. You inherit customers, cash flow, staff, and supplier relationships from day one. For UK women founders looking to expand internationally, it can also be a faster route to growth than building a brand abroad from zero. That speed […]

7 Low-Cost Business Options for UK Women Entrepreneurs

Starting a business in the UK as a woman has never been more achievable, but the choices can feel overwhelming. According to ONS labour market data from 2025, around 1.8 million women are self-employed across the UK. The 2019 Alison Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship found that only one in three UK entrepreneurs is a […]