Women in business

Every year more and more women start their own business. There are now over 600,000 female entrepreneurs in the UK, demonstrating that an increasing number of women have the initiative, confidence and motivation to go it alone.

Women in Business Ambassadors
At NatWest we have a network of Women in Business Ambassadors based in local markets. They can give you the support and advice you need to run your business. They will take the time to listen to you, understand your particular needs and recommend the solutions that will help make your business successful.

Supporting women in business
We work closely with industry leading organisations that provide support and advice for women in business.

• Find out about everywoman

• Find out about The Athena Network

Find out more
For more information on how NatWest can help women in business, contact your nearest Women in Business Ambassador.

Through experience, we know that there are three critical factors that can help women start up and continue to be successful in business. These are:

• Business finance
• Business mentoring
• Learning from the experiences of other women in business

At NatWest our services to women in business focuses on these three issues.

Finance
No matter the size of your business or the market you operate in, we can help you with a wide range of finance options - from flexible business loans and finance packages for your business assets, to invoice finance and the latest financial information on your customers.

Mentoring
The NatWest Business School contains a wealth of useful resources for every woman in business. In partnership with Smarta, we can help you to get support and guidance from people just like you.
Visit the Smarta website

Networking
Our Women in Business Ambassadors can help you by making useful introductions to women business leaders in your area.

Training, resources and support for women in business

everywoman is the UK's leading provider of training, resources and support services for women in business.

Their aim is to increase the number of female business owners in the UK economy and raise their profile.

everywoman's 30,000 plus members range from established entrepreneurs to women wanting to start up their own companies. They also include blue-chip corporations and public sector organisations who want to develop the next generation of female leaders.

NatWest support
NatWest supports everywoman in a number of ways including sponsoring the NatWest everywoman Awards. These celebrate inspirational business women who have achieved significant success - particularly those who've had to overcome adversities such as financial constraints, social disadvantages or skills gaps.

• Find out more about everywoman

The premier networking organisation for women in business

The Athena Network was set up to focus exclusively on women who are in a business development role, offering inspiring opportunities to engage with business owners and decision makers from diverse industry sectors.

They also provide network groups who meet each month to help develop valuable business expertise and explore new ideas. They provide local and regional initiatives with motivational workshops on networking skills and business planning.

• Find out more about The Athena Network

Get in touch with a NatWest Women in Business Ambassador.