Women Entrepreneurs: Top tips to scale up your business - Video

Listen to our UPS ‘She The Change’ virtual discussion between five of our women-owned business customers who have made the change - Sheila Beelam, Claire Giles, Tina Salt and Emma MacDonald.

UPS is proud to be a part of their #BeUnstoppable journey and will continue to support their growth to excellence across borders.

Watch the virtual discussion to see how these incredible women continue to #BreakTheBias around the world!

Section – How to be #BeUnstoppable

• What’s your story? What’s your mantra? (2:19)
• What would you have done differently on your journey that might be a helpful advice to other women aspiring to start their own business? (6:25)
• Coming out of a global pandemic and entering a political instability, were you prepared for anything like this along your journey? Do you have any experiences or challenges to share? (8:59)
• Being a female-owned business in 2022 has both access and empowerment. How do you feel to be the owner of a female-led company? (13:04)
• Being a business owner is much longer than a 9 to 5. How do you prioritise yourself amid chaotic schedules? (16:49)

Section – How to scale up?
• In January 2021 UPS commissioned a survey of over 10,000 consumers across eight key European markets. 75% of the respondents said that Sustainability is the most important driver for them to make their purchases. Green business is all the rage right now. Has it really been practical for you as an entrepreneur to incorporate green business practices? (20:22)

Section – How to scale up?
• What’s the first thing you would do when scaling up? Right team? Right strategy? Perhaps raising cash for growth? (28:47)
• Ecommerce Breaks Down Biases and Opens Opportunities for Women-Owned Businesses. What’s your take? (33:02)
• How do you choose the right shipping partner for your business? (39:33)
• How important is shipping within a customer experience journey and is it key to work with the right shipping partner? (42:49)
• For female business owners looking to pivot and expand their business across UK borders, what would be your advice? (49:00)