“1 in 3 UK entrepreneurs is female: that’s a gender gap equivalent to 1.1 million missing businesses. [Source:The Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship]. We have a long way to go to close this gap but celebrations such as IWD allow us to shine a light on them as well as celebrate some of the amazing women working tirelessly to close this gap.”

“This is the thing that people love the most, connecting with like-minded women. We've had women work together, hire one another and even start businesses together, this is so amazing to see and highlights the power—and impact—of our wonderful community.”

Only 1 in 3 UK entrepreneurs is female: that’s a gender gap equivalent to 1.1 million missing businesses. If this wasn’t enough to highlight the need for change then the fact that self-employed women are the majority of the newly self-employed means there is an opportunity gap here for those requiring support and resources to build truly impactful and profitable businesses.

This event was an opportunity to further enhance your understanding of your own self worth, the power of saying no and the importance of solid negotiation skills.

It was an honour to find myself listed alongside some incredibly inspirational women.

“Remembering why you do what you do (and who you do it for) is key here. It will be what leads you forward as you adapt your business whether it's pivoting online or simply cutting back on certain commitments during this time. If you can check in with your core values regularly, you will find yourself making decisions not from a place of fear but clarity, which should help you feel calm and collected as you navigate these uncertain times.”