The reality for women and business finance, and practical help for the day-to-day tasks.
Securing your financial future
Read this article on the six steps for female business owners to secure and supercharge their own financial future. Written by Seonaidh McIntyre-Stephen founder of WPW & Co, a specialist financial planner for business owners and the self employed.
Cost of living: resources and support
As the cost of living continues to affect many businesses, here are a number of resources and services that you can use to find both general and business support.
Invoices: where do I start?
Sending out your first invoice is one of the most exciting milestones in your business! You get to see your hard work literally paying off. If you’ve never done an invoice before, you might be wondering how to tackle it. Read this article to know where to start.
Sources of grants and funds
Tracking down and locating sources of grants and funds can accelerate your plans and offer valuable support as you start up your business. There are a number of different sources of funding. The options available can depend on a range of factors including the length of time your business has been trading for, your own age, the industry sector your business operates in and the location of your business.
Are women more risk-averse in business?
Women can have a heightened awareness of risk. This does not mean we are ‘risk-averse’ – what it means is that we consider risks much more carefully. And this actually is a very useful trait to have in business as it supports business sustainability.
Women and business finance: the need-to-knows
Starting up and growing your own business can be one of the most interesting, exciting and confidence-boosting work anyone, of any age, can do. But, being realistic, at the same time it can be hugely frustrating, challenging and a wee bit confidence-draining at times!
COVID-19: financial support for businesses
