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• 16 Nov 2009 ONS says gender pay gap has narrowed
  A narrowing of the gender pay gap was witnessed between 2008 and 2009, it has been reported.

• 12 Nov 2009 Women better at dealing with technology problems
  A new study has indicated that women fare better than men when attempting to resolve technology problems.

• 11 Nov 2009 Women cautious over company growth prospects
  Female entrepreneurs are more cautious about their firms' growth prospects than their male counterparts, according to Deloitte.

• 09 Nov 2009 Government pledges support to female businesses
  Greater support is to be offered to female entrepreneurs in a bid to encourage them to grow businesses, it has been reported.

• 04 Nov 2009 Recession encouraging women to start businesses
  The number of female-run small businesses has increased during the recession, a new report indicates.

• 03 Nov 2009 Gender pay gap remains a problem
  The gender pay gap remains a problem for many women, it has been claimed, with a lack of awareness about the issue stifling progress.

• 20 Oct 2009 Women working has no negative effects on children
  Children's development is not affected by their mothers going out to work, a new study has indicated.

• 14 Oct 2009 Female entrepreneurs line up for regional awards
  Health company owner Rebecca Howard has received two nominations for the 2009 North-East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

• 02 Oct 2009 Author offers business tips for women
  A business author has offered a number of tips to women aiming to get ahead in the corporate world.

• 09 Sep 2009 Home entrepreneurship an option for mothers
  Female professionals who have children can balance work and family life by starting a small enterprise, it has been suggested.

• 08 Sep 2009 Report warns of gender pay disparity in finance sector
  The gender pay gap approaches 50 per cent in the finance sector once bonuses are taken into account, according to the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

• 04 Sep 2009 Business leader encourages female entrepreneurship in NI
  Women in particular require the confidence to follow through with their business ideas and establish new companies, it has been claimed.

• 26 Aug 2009 Firm notes benefits of flexible working for women
  One company has explained how flexible working has helped it attract a number of talented female professionals.

• 21 Aug 2009 Women have many opportunities in business
  The business world is full of opportunities for talented female businesspeople, it has been claimed.

• 12 Aug 2009 Women outgunning men in high status jobs
  More women are working in high status jobs than men, although the gender pay gap remains wide, it has been claimed.

• 04 Aug 2009 HR expert says careers advice can help narrow gender pay gap
  Young women need better careers advice to help them fulfil their employment potential and narrow the gender pay gap, it has been suggested.

• 14 Jul 2009 Women adapting to recession better than men
  Female professionals are proving to be particularly adaptable as the recession ensues, it has been suggested.

• 08 Jul 2009 Two women join Debenhams board
  Two leading female business figures have been added to the Debenhams board as non-executive directors, it has been announced.

• 16 Jun 2009 Business world accepting working mothers
  The business world is more willing to embrace working mothers than in years gone by, it has been claimed.

• 12 Jun 2009 Women turning to own businesses to juggle childcare and work
  Starting up a business can help women balance their work and family lives but it is not easy, according to one expert.
  
  

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