Are you attending an event related to self-employment, entrepreneurship or women in business? Whether you’ll be there in person or following online, it could be a great chance to insert the Manifesto for Women in Business into the discussion via Twitter. You could also use a tool like Hootsuite to schedule some Tweets .
Below we’ve listed some example Tweets, from the Manifesto and previous events, which you could use.
Link all Tweets to the Manifesto http://bit.ly/1hvLd6s and use the relevant event hashtag. Also if there is space in your Tweet please add the Manifesto hashtag: #InvestinWomen2015
Example Tweets
The resilience and flexibility of self-employed women – essential for economic recovery.
Why we need tailored training and support to take the brakes off women’s enterprise
Lots of views on childcare at #Lab14 But do they take into account self-employed women?
As Miliband pledges ‘equality for the self-employed’ today, here is how he can include women: prowess.org.uk/manifesto #Lab14
Where there is a level playing field, women-owned firms perform better than those led by men.
#GeneralElection2015 what’s the plan for the fastest growing group in the economy: women who run their own business?
The revolution in women’s business ownership- 30% more self-employed women since 2008 v 7% more men.
More women in leadership roles isn’t just about equality, gender-balance delivers better outcomes for everyone.
Businesses where women make-up at least 30% of the leaders have better financial results.
We need bold steps to improve the gender-balance of business and political leadership.
Enterprise training doubles women’s chances of starting a business, and triples their level of confidence
Women are significantly more likely to take part in business training that is targeted to their needs
What’s needed: Tailored training and support to take the brakes off women’s enterprise.
Self-employed women return to work a lot more quickly after having children, receive less maternity pay and usually have little maternity cover.
What’s needed: A full review of maternity and childcare support for women business owners.