Cheap loans for women
Cheap loans for women
FEMALE entrepreneurs can get cheap cash through the Women in Rural Enterprise (WiRE) scheme.
Membership of WiRE – a national networking and business club based at Harper Adams – brings the chance to borrow up to £15,000 at base rate from HSBC, which can mean interest savings of £300/year.
Membership, which costs £15/year, also allows access to workshops and courses, networking meetings and the annual conference.
Those involved learn from each others experiences and grow in confidence, says HSBCs Anne Moyle. A range of business ventures are represented, she says. "Its not just jam-making – were talking about some big enterprises."
The scheme also features a help-line offering free advice on areas such as human resources, marketing and law. "A brilliant perk," says Mrs Moyle.
For more details, check out the web-site at www.wireuk.org