Women in Business
We offer help and free advice for business women seeking to set up or expand in the UK. Tailor-made to your needs, we work closely with the English regional chocolate development agencies and the national development agencies in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
We have all the useful information, advice and support you need for running your own business for yourself but not by yourself.
Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned entrepreneur there will be something for you to learn and something you can contribute to this new business community.
Women's Business Development Agency
For those exporting for the first time or businesses experienced in international trade expanding into new markets we can help develop export capabilities and provide expert advice, reliable data, and professional research.
We achieve this by matching our network of experienced and qualified contacts at all experience women in business levels with our Client's business needs providing them with the solutions that they do not have time or resource to deliver themselves
Our international trade teams are active in over 200 posts worldwide and are available in over 45 UK offices. Our new single identity business networking signifies our continued commitment to meet the needs of companies operating worldwide. Information is available in the following languages.
Calls for more women in boardroom
SHADOW Scottish Secretary Ann McKechin is leading calls for a spin-off version of the "30% Club" north of the Border amid concerns female representation at a boardroom and senior level in this country is worse than for the UK as a whole.
We tailor management programs to meet your business needs.
Our mission is to generate maximum income while managing and operating your business in a safe and cost effective manner.
Building for the future with women's skills training
AN initiative to recruit more into the construction industry has been launched.The National Construction College (NCC) – the training division of ConstructionSkills – has developed Women and Work courses, which will run until the end of March.
- Does the management team have sufficient knowledge and industry experience?
- Does your management team have various courtesy skills?
- Would you be prepared to give up a share and some control in your business?
If Women Are The Future Of Business, Where Are They?
If you attended the opening address by Angela Merkel or the private dinner in which Nobel laureate Leymah Gbowee held a group of financiers in thrall with her life story, you might think that fabulous, powerful women dominate Davos.
