Did you know that women in the UK open businesses at a rate 30% behind the USA, Canada and the Netherlands? If we bridged this gap, we could raise an extra £200bn for the UK economy, and £250bn if we opened businesses at the same rate as men!
The Croft House is part of the "Buy Women Built" network of businesses.
I founded the business in 2012 with the aim of producing a range high quality, sustainable Scottish-made knitwear which could help support jobs in garment and wool production in rural communities like mine throughout Scotland.
81% of 11-18 year old are unable to name a single female entrepreneur*. By supporting female founded businesses, we can inspire the next generation of female entrepreneurs and build a better, stronger and fairer economy. As the mother of a young daughter I'm all for that, and hope that as a mother, grandmother, auntie, father, grandfather or uncle that you too want to show young girls and women that it is possible!
Show your support by following women built brands on social media and like, comment and share their posts to spread the word. When you buy from women built businesses and make them a success, you inspire the next generation!
*research by Santander UK
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