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Glasgow Times
04-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Hamilton agency backs female founders with new support
Starting on Thursday, June 5, Inspirent's 'Women Can Grow Community' will provide monthly peer support to Glasgow and Lanarkshire's female business owners who are keen to advance their enterprises. The initiative follows the success of the Pathways Women Can Grow programme, a three-month practical support programme, funded by Holyrood, which was designed to tackle the challenges faced by early-stage and pre-start female entrepreneurs. It provided practical knowledge, guidance, and a strong support network. READ MORE: Prestwick Airport reveals major global flag carrier to operate 3 flights a week Liz McCutcheon, chief executive of Inspirent, said: "Following the success of Inspirent's Women Can Grow programme for female-led start-ups, I knew it was vital to build on the momentum generated by the commitment and passion of the women involved. "Almost to a woman, they said the experience had been life-changing. "Their energy and determination deserve to be nurtured and channelled, ensuring they continue to access the practical support and invaluable peer networks they have developed." The community is open to all female business owners in Glasgow and Lanarkshire. It will host an opening event at the voco Grand Central Hotel, followed each month by a combination of practical support tailored to different business elements. READ MORE: Met the Glasgow teacher preparing to trek 50km along Great Wall of China Ms McCutcheon added: "We want them to stay connected, supported and inspired. "We are genuinely excited about the journey ahead and the potential for these talented businesswomen to flourish and take their enterprises to the next level. "These women are so impressive, I have no doubt that strong female leaders will come out of this. "Our plan is to grow the numbers in time, with all female business owners welcome to join our community, enhancing the networking opportunity."
Daily Record
03-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Hamilton business support agency Inspirent launching initiative to produce next generation of successful female entrepreneurs
Starting this Thursday, June 5, Women Can Grow Community will offer peer-to-peer support on a monthly basis for female business owners in Lanarkshire and Glasgow looking to take the next steps in their journeys. Hamilton -based business support agency Inspirent is launching an initiative to produce the next generation of successful female entrepreneurs. Starting this Thursday, June 5, Women Can Grow Community will offer peer-to-peer support on a monthly basis for female business owners in Lanarkshire and Glasgow looking to take the next steps in their journeys. Inspirent is a key delivery partner for the Scottish Government and is administering the recently-announced £700,000 Ecosystem Fund. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you. Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Earlier this year it completed a three-month Holyrood-funded practical support programme, Pathways Women Can Grow, for women business owners. It was designed to address barriers faced by early-stage and pre-start female entrepreneurs, equipping them with practical knowledge, bespoke guidance and an empowering support structure. Inspirent chief executive Liz McCutcheon said: 'Following the success of Inspirent's Women Can Grow programme for female-led start-ups, I knew it was vital to build on the momentum generated by the commitment and passion of the women involved. 'Almost to a woman, they said the experience had been life-changing. "Their energy and determination deserve to be nurtured and channelled, ensuring they continue to access the practical support and invaluable peer networks they have developed. 'We want them to stay connected, supported and inspired. "We are genuinely excited about the journey ahead and the potential for these talented businesswomen to flourish and take their enterprises to the next level. 'These women are so impressive I have no doubt that strong female leaders will come out of this.' Open to all female business owners in Lanarkshire and Glasgow, the opening event takes place at the voco Grand Central Hotel, with each month featuring a blend of practical support tailored to specific elements of business. 'Our plan is to grow the numbers in time, with all female business owners welcome to join our community, enhancing the networking opportunity,' added Liz. Widely recognised as a leader in its field, Inspirent has helped over 50,000 start-ups, and aided the growth of more than 20,000 established SMEs since launching in 1987. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
