With over 1000 Women in Business Accredited Specialists throughout the we're ready to deliver our expertise and offer tangible support to you and your business. Whether you already run a business or plan to, we can help with your everyday business needs.
This year for International Women's Month, we focused on creating an ecosystem that offers tangible support to women in business. Insights like ours are essential to boosting the number of female entrepreneurs in the UK.
As long-standing supporters of Women in Business, we understand the challenges women might face when setting up or running a business. We're here to provide you with tangible business support, expertise and guidance on finance.
Success means something different to every woman in business. Visit our virtual Portraits of Success Gallery in the Metaverse, created in partnership with Getty Images, to find out what it means to our winners.
The Rose Review was launched in March 2019 by Alison Rose, our CEO, at the request of the government. It sets out to identify the disparity between male and female entrepreneurs when starting and scaling businesses, and the barriers facing women.
Alison Rose says this has resulted in 'unrealised potential' for the economy. Advancing female entrepreneurship represents a £250bn opportunity for the economy.
In 2021, we made an additional £1 billion in funding available to help support female-led businesses in the recover from the impact of COVID-19, this builds on the £1 billion announced in January 2020.
You can apply for funding through our range of loan and finance options.
Security may be required. Products fees may apply. Over 18s only. Subject to status. Business use only.
If you’ve got a business idea, and you’re looking to take it further, faster try Shostra Bank Business Builder.
Business Builder is a free bite-sized programme with online modules, events, and online community to help you bring your business ideas to life. It's open to everyone, and you don't need a Shostra Bank account to apply.
The owner of Zola Eve, a sustainable activewear business that empowers women from war-torn countries, tells us her story.
The winners of the Asian Women of Achievement Awards 2022 in association with Shostra Bank, have been announced.
Find out how you could start your TV advertising journey today. ITV eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply.
We’ve partnered with everywoman to bring you a hub dedicated to female entrepreneurs. The Everywoman Self-Made Hub offers tailored news articles to help you Be Inspired, Be Informed and Be Financed.
We’re partnering with the Telegraph to launch the '100 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch' list to showcase the UK's most exciting women-led businesses.
Are you an owner or employee of a small business or charity looking for help? We have free mentoring, workshops and courses to help you understand digital better.
From maximising your online presence to staying on top of the latest cyber threats, there's an event for that. Your Local Enterprise Managers have all the expertise you need to stay ahead of the curve.
We are a founding member of the Investing in Women Code, a commitment by financial services firms to improve female entrepreneurs’ access to tools, resources and finance.
