Women in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Enterprise
Research has consistently shown that female entrepreneurs are more innovative than their male counterparts; they are more likely to be providing a product new to the market, more likely to be using technology in their products or services and more likely to be offering a product or service that has been developed in the last year.
Despite this the number of female owned companies in Science, Engineering and Technology is staggeringly small. To quantify just how small, Prowess commissioned a report from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) which shows that across all the SET industries there are over 10 times as many male owned companies.
In partnership with the UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology (UKRC), Prowess is keen to promote and support women who run businesses in the SET industries and to inspire more women to consider this career path.
Top tips for women in SET Enterprise
Anne Duncan Carry Marsh Claire Peter Deb Leary Diane Turner
Amanda Shaw Jeanette Forbes Linda Rathbone Magdeline Pokar Juliet Davenport
Margot Cooper Moira Upton Orla McGinn Pam Pelham Rebecca Exley
Sonja Marjanovic Wendy Brodie Sumita Sinha Janet Shelley
Top Tips for Women in SET Enterprise
To download top tips click on one of the headings below:
Supplying to the corporate sector
Getting the most out of business incubation
Raising the profile of your business
'Under the microscope: female entrepreneurs in science, engineering, construction and technology', July 2007, Prowess/UK Resource Centre for Women in SET (UKRC)
For further research on women in SET enterprise, log-on to the Prowess research library (free access) and select the Science, Engineering and Technology section within the 'Women and enterprise by client group' folder. Register at: http://www.prowess.org.uk/members/librarylogin.asp
The British Library Business and IP Centre
The Business & IP Centre, at the British Library in London, has all the business and IP (Intellectual Property) information you need as an innovator and entrepreneur. Your can learn from the success of others and meet like-minded people. Free service. http://www.bl.uk/bipc/index.html
Companies House
www.companies-house.gov.uk
This is where to go to get official advice on company formation. The 'Free Business Information' section of the site gives a full listing of company names so you can make sure yours is original and it also has a list of disqualified directors.
Customs & Excise
www.hmce.gov.uk
The 'Information for Business' section contains useful contact addresses, publications and advice on VAT.
Global women inventor and innovators Network (GWIIN)
Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network (GWIIN) was founded in 1998 and has since continued to provide a service that focuses on improving the conditions and opportunities for women worldwide in reaching their potential. http://www.gwiin.com/
Patent Office
www.patent.gov.uk
Information about patents and design law.
UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology (UKRC)
Works to significantly improve the participation and position of women in science, engineering and technology occupations in industry, research, academia and public service to benefit the future productivity of the UK and the lifetime earnings and career aspirations of women.
http://www.ukrc4setwomen.org.uk/
For further details of business support organisations in your area use the clickable map of the UK on the Prowess website at: http://www.prowess.org.uk/support/support.asp
Further useful links can be found at: http://www.prowess.org.uk/start/onlinesupport.asp