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Women on top
The government is keen to encourage women workers not just as employees but also as entrepreneurs. Women are already very active in the business community: a third of businesses with a turnover of up to £1 million are owned by women. And in the UK, 35% of new businesses are started by women, compared to 50% in the US. The government is looking to increase this figure by identifying the barriers to women entrepreneurs and providing specific information and support for their needs.
Women on top
The government is keen to encourage women workers not just as employees but also as entrepreneurs. Women are already very active in the business community: a third of businesses with a turnover of up to £1 million are owned by women. And in the UK, 35% of new businesses are started by women, compared to 50% in the US. The government is looking to increase this figure by identifying the barriers to women entrepreneurs and providing specific information and support for their needs.
So, once again, women are in the spotlight. It’s clear that there is a desire and need on all sides for women’s potential in the economy to be harnessed, nurtured, developed and released. The challenge is to just get down to it and make it happen. Shouldn’t be a problem then – if women lead the way.
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