The Wardrobe Angel: My Biggest Mistake Became a Business
“What I thought was the worst mistake of my life turned out to be the best.” Being forced to edit her life and wardrobe, gave Stephanie Roper the inspiration for a business that brings all her skills and passions together.
Lisa Angel: From Living Room to Multi-Million-Pound Brand
Lisa Angel will be one of the ‘in conversation’ panelists of self-made local role models at the Prowess business bootcamp for women, being held in Norwich on 20 November 2014.
What to Look for in a Business Mentor: UK 2026 Guide
A business mentor could help you to grow. Here’s how to find a mentor, or a peer mentoring group, and build a relationship that will accelerate you and your business.
Women in leadership UK: boardroom progress and career moves
It may be the best time there has been for ambitious women who want to get to the top. So, beyond doing a great job, what can you do to improve your leadership prospects?
Women Over 50 Are the New Face of Start Up Loans
StartUp Loans’ milestone muse, Melissa Mailer-Yates, tells us about her business journey so far and how she found the StartUp Loans process.
What to Do When You Reach a Major Business Crossroads
“I don’t know what to do next?” It could be taking the decision to grow your business or remain the same size, or to recruit another key member of staff or wait another six months. When you get to these key decisions –what do you do?
Equity-Free Finance Options for UK Women Entrepreneurs
Paulina shares her extensive knowledge of the funding available to help business growth, without sacrificing equity or compromising your strategy.
Why Business Mentoring for Women Still Matters in 2026
Kari Owers looks to the future and asks what needs to be done to help make ‘women in business’ just the norm for the next generation.
Angel investment for women entrepreneurs: a UK guide
An angel investor may not have wings or a halo but she could make your dream business a reality.
Female Business Angel Networks and Funds in the UK (2026)
There are several business angel funds and communities for women entrepreneurs and female investors. Why are they needed, what’s involved and how can you find out more?