Estimates by the International Entrepreneurship Monitoring Consortium present that the proportion of ladies concerned in whole early stage entrepreneurial exercise or TEA in 2017/18 within the UK stood at 5.3 per cent for ladies and a better 11.5 per cent for males.
And in an effort to help the rising variety of girls who’re selecting to go it alone on the earth of enterprise, the primary annual Girls in Enterprise EXPO in 2019 will make its debut later this yr.
The free-to-attend occasion might be held at Farnborough Worldwide Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hampshire, from 16-17 October 2019.
In addition to an enchanting programme of talks, attendees will get steering on future profession strikes in addition to studying about different enterprise, franchise and profession alternatives.
The occasion will kick off with a session on enterprise and profession growth from Baroness Karren Brady (opens in new tab), who will draw on her expertise as Vice Chairman of West Ham F.C, as a Peer within the Home of Lords and as Small Enterprise Ambassador for the Authorities to encourage the subsequent technology of feminine leaders in enterprise.
Day two is ready to open with one other session led by Woman Michelle Mone who’s a Peer within the Home of Lords and Enterprise Tsar for the Authorities who will lead a frank dialogue on how she constructed her multi-million-pound lingerie enterprise, Ultimo Manufacturers Worldwide, from the bottom up.
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Michelle commented, Im delighted to be talking at Girls in Enterprise EXPO. This occasion is so essential to spotlight and present how girls of as we speak can overcome the distinctive challenges confronted in work and enterprise, and supply the inspiration for a brand new starting.
Different feminine audio system on the roster embody supermodel turned entrepreneur Caprice Bourret and Cynthia V Davis, founder and CEO of BAME Recruitment.
Christie Day, Group Occasion Director for Girls in Enterprise EXPO additionally added, In line with the Girlss Enterprise Council there was a important shift within the experiences of ladies within the office within the final 5 years. However theres nonetheless challenges to be overcome.
We wish to empower girls to confidently take the subsequent step of their working lives, and to really feel comfy juggling the work/life stability. Whether or not youre returning to work, planning the subsequent chapter in your profession, trying to begin a enterprise or contemplating franchising, we launched Girls in Enterprise EXPO with you in thoughts.
Originally posted 2019-08-12 08:50:00.