A personalised approach to financial inclusion for women
A few years ago I was introduced to the new leader of a long-standing Charity in Benwell which is in the West End of Newcastle,…
Durham Symposium celebrates 5 decades of enterprise
Many moons ago, in 1989, I was so fortunate to be taken on as a research associate on a really exciting project at Durham University Small Business…
3 simple steps for banks to better serve women in business
We’ve thankfully been able to move beyond needing to convince most institutions, including those operating in the banking sector, that female entrepreneurship needs to be…
‘Family Strategy’ is key to family business support
Setting up, growing and sustaining any business is a challenge. For family businesses, however, there is another layer of complexity – the family. Recognising and…
“UK entrepreneurship expert at a Croatian roundtable”
An engagement focusing on the development of female entrepreneurship arranged by the British Embassy in Croatia provided a welcome opportunity for Dinah Bennett to speak…
Insights into Family Business
In association with Yolanda Gibb, Dinah Bennett has developed a series of blogs specifically geared to providing insights into family enterprise and entrepreneurship. This first…
Social Enterprise. The clue is in the name.
Social Enterprise. The clue is in the name. Much has been written about the potential of social enterprise, but I share the concerns of many…
ICE partners Croatian Family Business Institute
Family business is becoming increasingly recognised as central to economic prosperity across the world, and a significant task now faces policy makers and support organisations…
Small business needs help to exploit technology!
In an earlier blog I explored how Technology is the Secret Weapon for Small Business . Although many small businesses are taking advantage of technology, it…