Women in Enterprise
Women’s Business Development Agency (WBDA) helps women take control of their lives by providing the specific support and advice they need to start and sustain their own business. Prowess is a network of organisations and individuals who support the growth of women's business ownership. Their work encompasses raising awareness, sharing of best practice, advocacy and information. Prowess has over 220 members who support 100,000 women each year to start 10,000 new businesses, which contribute an additional £1.5 billion to the economy. Find out more about their work, or find business support in your area. |
Lynette Morrison, CEO of Visual Information Systems discusses her company with Lord Sainsbury of Turville. (Photo: RIXphotos.com)
The Business Hub at the University of Bath in Swindon provides free training courses for 'Women into Enterprise'. Funded by The European Social Fund and the University of Bath, the course offers the opportunity to gain the tools required to start or enhance your own business, develop your business skills and learn more about yourself. The course is open to women living in Swindon, Wiltshire and the neighbouring parts of Gloucester.
