Prowess: Promoting Women's Enterprise Support

About Prowess

PROWESS is a UK-wide advocacy network that supports the growth of women's business ownership through the development of an effective women-friendly business support infrastructure and enterprise culture. We achieve this by raising awareness, providing capacity building support to organisations which provide enterprise support services and by lobbying and advocacy at national, regional, European and local levels.

Promotion and awareness raising
PROWESS works to raise the profile of women entrepreneurs and the organisations that support them, bringing women's enterprise into the public arena and providing strong role models for future women business owners.

Policy development and research
As an independent organization, PROWESS is playing a leading role in educating and influencing policy makers about the economic impact of women's business ownership. It can also ensure that relevant research is disseminated and that new research on the subject of women's enterprise is coordinated in a cohesive way.

Information
PROWESS keeps its members up to date with news and information about women's enterprise support in the UK and internationally. This includes digests of relevant government initiatives, funding information and opportunities, details of new research and information about training and conferences.

Quality
PROWESS is working with its members to improve the quality of women's enterprise support throughout the UK, and to provide appropriate advice and information to women on the best possible business support. Specialist consultancy, training and development services are available from PROWESS to assist business support agencies and development organisations to review and develop women friendly services.

Networking and sharing best practice
As an umbrella body, PROWESS brings together its members to facilitate the development and sharing of best practice. It seeks opportunities for joint working and provides good communication links wherever possible.
Above all, PROWESS aims to be an effective organisation offering excellent, cost-effective services.

Every member of PROWESS will receive the following benefits:
* Free monthly enhanced edition of Women's Enterprise (UK) News -electronic newsletter for organisations committed to excellence in women's enterprise development. Member's edition includes additional information on current research and funding opportunities
* Free copies of Research Reports
* A discounted rate for all study visits to PROWESS 'Flagship' organisations. Observe and learn from best practice in women's enterprise support in action
* Reduced rates for events and annual conference organised by PROWESS
* Discounts on associated economic development seminars and events throughout the UK
* Reduced subscriptions on associated publications and memberships
* Notification of bursaries to enable participation in international events/study tours
* Regular 'advocacy updates' - what PROWESS has done for the sector
* Invitations to participate in roundtable debates on key policy issues
* The opportunity to contribute to shaping PROWESS policy at national and regional level
* Opportunity to participate in one-off consultations on national policy issues

Prowess offers a comprehensive range of training for enterprise support professionals. Prowess members are entitled to reduced fees at these events and free places and priority booking on Study Visits to Flagship organisations.

We can also deliver all of our training programmes on a bespoke basis and design appropriate training to meet your needs where necessary.

Contact our Capacity Building Manager Saskia Kent on 01603 762355 to discuss this.

Prowess Ltd
Lion House
20-28 Muspole Street
Norwich
NR3 1DJ

Tel: +44 (0)1603 762355
Fax: +44 (0)1603 227090

Email: admin@prowess.org.uk

http://www.prowess.org.uk

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