NatWest issues social bond linked to women-led enterprises
The relationship bank deepens its commitment to supporting female entrepreneurs
SMEs
Female entrepreneurs founded over 150,000 businesses in 2022
The Rose Review 2023 highlights a doubling of the numbers since 2018
Female entrepreneurs founded over 150,000 businesses in 2022
The Rose Review 2023 highlights a doubling of the numbers since 2018
65% of SME employees are still reluctant to take sick leave 
SMEs have a big problem in creating a workplace based on wellbeing values for their employees
SMEs need to push harder on diversity and inclusion, say staff
A survey of SME respondents reveals a lack of action among firms to pursue diversity and inclusion
Black business owners: No longer should they be ignored
Are they harder to reach or are people just not trying hard enough?
Mastercard launches Strive Learning Network to support diverse entrepreneurs
The network comprises individuals and organisations that want to support small businesses, especially those led by BAME and female entrepreneurs
Mastercard to help diverse-led small businesses on digital journey
Mastercard’s Strive initiative will offer personalised support to small businesses led by women and ethnic minorities
