Rethinking business support for female entrepreneurs

Based on the New Era for Female Entrepreneurship research in York and North Yorkshire, each guide explores a key theme and provides practical, evidence-based recommendations to help create more inclusive and effective business support.

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Gendered Roles and Entrepreneurship

Explore how gender roles, caring responsibilities and societal expectations shape women's entrepreneurial experiences and how support can better respond.

Read the guide: Rethinking Business Support for Female Entrepreneurs - Gendered Roles Guide.pdf (PDF , 998kb)

Pathways to Self-Employment

Understand the different routes women take into entrepreneurship and how support can reflect these varied journeys.

Read the guide: Rethinking Business Support for Female Entrepreneurs - Pathways Guide.pdf (PDF , 963kb)

Finance, Funding and Money

Learn about the financial barriers women entrepreneurs face and practical ways to improve access to funding and financial support.

Read the guide: Rethinking Business Support for Female Entrepreneurs - Finance Guide.pdf (PDF , 1,575kb)

Connectivity

Discover the importance of networks, mentoring and community in helping women start and grow successful businesses.

Read the guide: Rethinking Business Support for Female Entrepreneurs - Connectivity Guide.pdf (PDF , 2,942kb)

Support

Explore what effective business support looks like for women entrepreneurs and how organisations can design more accessible and impactful services.

Read the guide: Rethinking Business Support for Female Entrepreneurs - Support Guide.pdf (PDF , 1,608kb)

Download the complete guide here: Rethinking Business Support for Female Entrepreneurs (PDF , 7,168kb)