Work/life balance is a leading driver behind the ‘marked rise’ in the number of women founding businesses across the UK, according to research from Small Business Britain.
The research revealed that 39% of female entrepreneurs launched their business in order to improve their work/life balance.
It was also found that 25% jumped into entrepreneurship having reassessed their careers after having children, while 30% became entrepreneurs to take greater control over where they worked.
Sue Mountford, CEO of Team ITG, said: “Entrepreneurship offers women a powerful way to build a career that works for them, and that applies to both starting a business as well as climbing the ladder within an organisation. It is important to find yourself in an environment with flexibility and empathy to support shifting working hours, returning to work after children and general workplace support.”
