WES policy briefs focus on business support, pension gender gap, and digital & net zero.
The launch of the Women’s Enterprise Scotland policy briefs comes as the 2023 Small Business Survey data is released by the UK government, evidencing an accelerated decline in the numbers of women-led businesses to just 15% of UK employer businesses. The Scotland cut of the Small Business Survey data is awaited, however, prior year data showed a decline of one percentage point in Scotland’s women-led employer businesses.
The policy briefs offer a range of recommendations designed to improve women’s experiences of entrepreneurship, mitigate any further decline in employer women-led businesses in Scotland and create the diverse and thriving business ecosystem which will benefit us all. The topics covered include:
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Business Support for Women – This brief explores the challenges and opportunities in entrepreneurship and business growth for women, outlining practical measures to enhance existing business support and increase the economic contribution of women-led businesses.
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Pension Gender Gap – This document highlights the disparities women face in retirement savings and income, examining contributing factors from women’s entrepreneurship journeys and offering recommendations to close the gender gap in pension provision for women business owners.
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Digital and Net Zero Opportunities for Women – This brief delves into the role of women-led businesses in the digital/technology economy and the transition to net zero, providing actionable strategies to ensure women are central to the growth of these critical sectors.
The policy brief recommendations are made to help accelerate change, enable more women to realise their business aspirations and unlock the multi-billion-pound contribution that women-led businesses could make to Scotland’s economy every year.
You can read the full policy briefs on the Women’s Enterprise Scotland site.
