Now in its fourteenth year, the NatWest every woman Awards has launched its 2016 nomination drive. The NatWest everywoman Awards are free to enter and individuals can be nominated or can enter themselves at https://www.everywoman.com/award/2016-natwest-everywoman-awards by 4 July 2016. The Award categories are: ARTEMIS - Awarded to the most inspirational woman running a business which has been trading for… Read full story
A new study from leading recruitment specialist Robert Half UK, reveals that 62% of financial executives state they now have a formal succession plan in place with 6% not having any type of strategy in place. Of the 200 financial executives who responded, almost half (49%) plan to hire interim specialists to help when a senior leader steps… Read full story
The 2015 Specsavers everywoman in Retail Ambassadors have been announced. The 2015 Specsavers everywoman in Retail Ambassadors are: Negar Bagherzadeh,Senior Manager Business Applications, Gap inc,from North London, chosen as the 2015 Retail Ambassador of the Year Gillian Baird, Store Manager,Asda, based in Birmingham Lorna Billinge, Vice President of Global QA and Supply Chain Operations,QVC, from Liverpool Clare Blampied, Managing Director,Sacla UK Limited, from Beaconsfield… Read full story
The finalists in the 2015 NatWest everywoman Awards have been announced. The winners of the six categories will be announced on Wednesday 2nd December at The Dorchester Hotel and a further three will be unveiled on the day: The Spirit of everywoman Award will honour a woman whose pioneering contribution has changed the landscape for women in business. Previous winners have… Read full story
Five new key programmes have been created by the 30% Club’s Technology Working Group. Led by Melissa Di Donato, VP EMEA and APAC at Salesforce, the initiatives are intended to achieve better gender balance at all levels of organisations. The Technology Working Group of the 30% Club works to increase female representation on the boards… Read full story
The partnership announced today between Cause4 and Santander will focus on three areas: Women in Breakthrough Network – a new female entrepreneurship network and mentoring programme for ambitious female entrepreneurs. The Women in Breakthrough Network includes a mentoring programme by high-growth female entrepreneurs for SMEs, as well as a UK-wide series of debates and networking… Read full story
According to a survey of 1000 businesswomen, 14% of female-led businesses say hiring new staff is a key priority for 2015. The research also reveals that two thirds of female SME business owners and leaders in the UK have ambitious goals for their business for the coming year. Research shows that people are 42% more… Read full story
The Workstead, a co-working venue aimed primarily at women, is opening today in Winchester. Offering up to 20 desk areas and a variety of flexible meeting options and located on the outskirts of Winchester, The Workstead is conveniently located with free parking spaces for users, and is well connected to the M3 and A34. The… Read full story
The winners of the Startups Awards will be announced tonight in London. The awards will be presented in the following categories and the finalists are as follows: Franchisee of the Year Diamond Logistics (Birmingham) – Julian Westwood Driver Hire (Hereford & Worcester) – Vance Parsons Jasper’s (Warrington) – Nick Blake Crowdfunded Business of the… Read full story
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week today, 19th November 2014 is Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. Events will be held around the world highlighting and celebrating women’s role in business as innovators, and their contribution to the world economy. As an entrepreneur there are various challenges to face at all levels of business. You may be looking… Read full story