1230 The Women’s Company has become a founder member of the Charter for Women in Business, just launched by Prowess, which aims to close a business development gap costing the UK economy billions each year.

More women are starting their own business than men in the UK for the first time ever. These women are ambitious. Some 14% want to hire more staff this year. With nearly 1 million women-led SMEs in the UK that could mean around 140,000 new jobs, according to a government report.

But despite the start-up surge and clear ambitions, women’s businesses aren’t accessing the same level of support and they are less likely to survive and grow than men’s businesses. The Charter for Women in Business is a practical initiative to close the gender gap.

1230 TWC is a businesswomen’s network providing on and off-line trading and business growth opportunities across the UK and internationally, from its Kent base. Since it was founded in 2002 1230 TWC has supported thousands of women to take their business to greater heights.  Through local networking and major events like the Business Women in Action Conference, on November 3rd, 1230 TWC can provide contacts, support, a warm welcome, advice, expertise and connections with other focused, savvy business women in a successful and productive environment.

(For full details of the Business Women in Action London conference, see below.)

1230 TWC is committed to providing the very best service to our Members and attendees.  Being a Prowess Charter Member will enable us to maintain that standard and provide additional support and learning required for both our Members and the 1230 TWC team. says Jackie Groundsell, Managing Director of 1230 The Women’s Company.

Prowess Director Erika Watson, who was awarded an MBE for services to women’s enterprise, says:

“The Charter builds on international best practice and more importantly the women we’ve surveyed give it their full approval. We’re inviting business support and services providers to join 1230 TWC by signing up to the Charter and let their staff and clients know that they are serious about sharing in women’s business success.”

The Charter for Women in Business is available online at charter.prowess.org.uk. It includes a code of practice, online training and marketing tools which will better equip supporters of start-ups and small companies to reach and support the growing market of women in business.

Business Women in Action Conference, London 3 November

14 powerful, inspiring speakers who have been there, done that, and got the t-shirt, will be sharing their successes and challenges through interactive sessions. Along with workshops, exhibition, fashion show, networking opportunities, ask the experts and pamper corner...  BWIA is the essential event for UK women in business.  Find out more:

http://1230.co.uk/events/business-women-in-action-2015-bwia/