There’s a call for “urgent action” to tackle the high levels of women-led businesses failing to progress beyond the start-up phase.
Research from Women’s Enterprise Scotland suggests a perfect storm of economic conditions and structural inequalities, which it says could mean missing out on a potential £17bn in economic opportunity.
Business owners in Edinburgh say more support is needed to sustain women-led ventures.
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