Women business owners face a number of challenges in their pursuit for success. Firm Support recognises and tackles these issues by providing a professional, supportive environment to business women, based on friendship, trust and guidance. Discussion topics, training and problem solving structure each monthly meeting with members committed to support each other in achieving their business goals. Our one seat policy helps members feel at ease and our relaxed, informal approach creates an open space to air grievances, swap best practice and help each other reach our full potential in business.
Between 2008 and 2011 women accounted for 80% of the new self-employed
Women account for 17% of business owners
10% of the female population are thinking about starting up a new business