Opportunities Exist in the Middle East for Women Business Owners

Posted by Laurel Delaney
Categories Country specific, Exporting, Gender challenges, global women entrepreneurs
Date July 20, 2014

Sarah Hildersley, Regional Coordinator – South West, Overseas Business Networks Program, Business West , talks about her time in the Middle East and the opportunities which exist for UK companies.

It’s important to highlight that women can do business in the Middle East. However, you should factor in the need to dress quite conservatively – I used to take a pashmina to meetings in Jordan, where it simply meant there would be less risk of giving mixed messages. It certainly helped reduce unwanted attention in the souks.

Read the entire article: Women Doing Business in the Middle East

If you wish to contact Sarah, email her at: sarah.hildersley@businesswest.co.uk.

Photo Credit: jodigreen

Posted by: Laurel Delaney