This International Women’s Day (IWD), the theme is #AccelerateAction—a call for faster, bolder, and more meaningful progress toward gender equality.
At the current pace, full gender parity won’t be reached until 2158—five generations from now. That’s far too long. Now is the time to break down barriers, champion women’s leadership, and create real opportunities—especially in business and entrepreneurship.
Breaking Barriers in Business
At Tree Shepherd, we help all entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses, but we’re especially passionate about empowering women-led enterprises. Women are key drivers of economic growth, yet they continue to face more obstacles than men when it comes to funding, support, and business growth.
Did you know?
- Only 18% of UK businesses are female-led.
If women started businesses at the same rate as men, the UK economy could grow by an extra £250 billion. - Female-owned businesses secure, on average, less than half the funding that male-led businesses receive.
- Many women balance care responsibilities, making flexible business support crucial for success.
How Can We #AccelerateAction?
✔ Invest in Women – Access to funding, mentorship, and training is essential for women to start and grow their businesses.
✔ Champion Female-Led Businesses – Buy from them, recommend them, and advocate for their success.
✔ Create Networks of Support – Mentorship, training, and connections make a game-changing difference.
Tree Shepherd: Year-Round Support for Women Entrepreneurs
We don’t just celebrate women in business on IWD—we support them every day.
👥 Women in Enterprise Networking – A welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and build partnerships.
🚀 Start Your Own Enterprise Workshops – Practical sessions to help women turn ideas into sustainable businesses.
📈 Lead Generation Workshops – Strategies to attract customers and grow with confidence.
🎯 Mentoring & Training – One-on-one and group mentorship to navigate challenges and build lasting success.
🏢 Affordable workspaces- Giving you the space -and amazing Tree Shepherd support to build your business without the massive overheads of a retail unit.
Join the Movement – Take Action Today!
🌟 Are you a female entrepreneur looking for support? Book a free mentoring session or join our workshops and networking events.
📢 Want to be part of the change? Mentor, collaborate, or support women-led businesses.
👉 Visit treeshepherd.org.uk to learn more.
Let’s #AccelerateAction together.
