A women in business network can be the single most impactful thing you join this year. Running a business as a woman, often while navigating funding gaps, underrepresentation, and the juggling act of work and family, can feel isolating. The right women in business network gives you connections, referrals, support, and opportunities that are hard ...
Looking for a business for sale in the UK? Buying an existing business gives you immediate revenue, a proven model, an established customer base, and the chance to skip the hardest part of entrepreneurship entirely. Starting from scratch means years of trial and error and uncertain cash flow. Acquiring a business that already works lets ...
Whether you are a startup founder, a seasoned entrepreneur, or a woman making waves in a male-dominated industry, awards can be a powerful way to raise your profile, attract clients, open doors to funding, and build credibility. The UK has a growing number of awards programmes dedicated to celebrating women in business, and 2026 is ...
By Sam Naughton Before founding Cocoon, my career was in PR and communications, and for several years I worked in senior leadership roles including Head of Brand Communications at Yorkshire Tea. I loved the creativity and pace of corporate life, and I genuinely believed that was the industry I would remain in long term. Like ...
There’s a moment most business owners hit at some point: the product is good, the pitch is solid, and an international opportunity lands in front of them. Then something soft and hard to name gets in the way. Not a legal issue. Not logistics. Just a creeping sense that they don’t quite understand the people ...