Why Women Need to Network Differently Than Men

Why Women Need to Network Differently Than Men

Many people hate the idea of networking. In fact a recent Harvard Professor, Francesco Gino((https://francescagino.com)), found that the thought of going to a networking meeting where you don’t know anyone can make you feel ill! In this post Paula Grizzard, who runs...
How to overcome imposter syndrome and succeed in business

How to overcome imposter syndrome and succeed in business

According to new research by NatWest ‘imposter syndrome’ is deterring women from starting their own business. Maddie Holmes, Relationship Manager at NatWest discusses the issue, and outlines how the bank wants to do something about it. New research by NatWest suggests...
Positive Social Impact – does it matter in business?

Positive Social Impact – does it matter in business?

Dorothy Hodgkinson, of Finding Perspectives, explores how we can make a positive social impact within our local communities, in the way we do business. What is it? Does it matter? What does it have to do with me and my business? How can I help communities in Yorkshire...
How can we better support female entrepreneurs?

How can we better support female entrepreneurs?

The UK is the start-up capital of Europe yet only one in three UK entrepreneurs is female. A report commissioned by NatWest and HM Treasury reveals what it is holding women back, and how to overcome these issues. Rachel Middleton, NatWest Business Growth Enabler in...
How to be Green and make Money

How to be Green and make Money

The amount of ethical finds has trebled in the last decade to £19 billion. Yet ethical funds remain a small part of the investments landscape representing under 2% of funds under management. A Morgan Stanley study found that three quarters of private investors were...
Brexit – changes, what changes?

Brexit – changes, what changes?

What are the implications of possible changes to employment law when we finally leave the EU? Which legislation is likely to be unaffected and which at risk? Discrimination, working time regulations, health and safety, parental leave rights all have been shaped during...