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Follow on Google News | Edinburgh’s Businesswomen’s Club looks outside the UK for inspirationAn Edinburgh businesswomen’s club believes the key to unlocking the entrepreneurial potential of local women lies in the States.
By: VJP Media Encouraged by a recent report ‘Women in Business’ by the Federation of Small Businesses, club President Angela Hamilton-Geraghty also believes female mentorship, forums, affordable training, information on funding streams and women specific business networks are the key to increasing the number of women in business in Edinburgh. Angela said: “Scotland is way behind the US and other EU countries in terms of nurturing and encouraging female entrepreneurship. I believe running a business doesn’t mean giving up on the other important areas of your life and we really need to motivate women to take the leap into a rewarding business environment. We can help tackle unemployment, cultivate economic growth and inspire a future generation of female business leaders. If women were to set up in business at the same rate as men, an extra 150,000 new business would be created which would help redress the balance between women and men in business in Scotland.” Female owned businesses make up just 18 per cent of the 300,000 registered businesses in Scotland*, falling drastically short of the UK national average of 29 per cent. Despite women representing 46 per cent of the UK working economy, only 10 percent of Scottish women think about setting up on their own**. The ESBC is one of 10 regional affiliate members of the Association of Scottish Businesswomen (ASB) offering members access to the only national businesswomen’ Members can access a wealth of information, support and training via the website (www.esbc.org.uk) Run on a not-for-profit basis, we support and raise money throughout the year for our chosen local charity. The ESBC came together with Progressive Partnership and held what they believe to be the world’s biggest Pub Quiz in the Capital on 28 October 2010. The mammoth event, in aid of St Columba’s Hospice in Edinburgh, attracted almost 600 quizzers and raised almost £14,500. The chosen charity for 2011/12 is It’s Good 2 Give run by Lynne McNicoll and once again the club plans to create new opportunities to raise funds, awareness and support for local young people with cancer and their families. The ESBC is looking to revitalise its membership for 2011/2012 to continue to inspire, share contacts, exchange views and re-energize the professional development of the Capital’s businesswomen’ Join the ESBC and show your business you mean business. -ENDS- Notes to Editors: *Registered Businesses **Household Entrepreneurship Study It’s Good to Give - www.itsgood2give.co.uk ESBC – www.esbc.org.uk Booking details: Monday 6th June 18.30-20.30 Lulu at Tigerlily, George Street, Edinburgh To register your interest place RSVP to secretary@esbc.org.uk Biography: ESBC President Angela Hamilton-Geraghty Forthright, honest, friendly and energetic is how I have been described by many, in my career I have built and sold businesses in Scotland, established wedding and corporate businesses in France and I am now involved in building another called Brilliant brides which is designed to bring Networks of venues and suppliers for the wedding industry together providing a trusted place for Brides and Grooms to visit as all our member networks are accredited and most are award winning. I have provided insight and consultancy to award winning businesses for nearly 8 years in the tourism and hospitality sector within Scotland. I was born in Aberdeenshire, I’m well travelled, married and have 2 grown up children both of whom are making successes of their chosen careers. I am the elected President of the Edinburgh’s Business women’s Club (ESBC) 2011/12 of which I am looking forward to the challenge and adding as much value to the club as possible. For additional information or images please contact: Vicky Pitchers VJP Media 07973 304286 vicky@vjpmedia.com End
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