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Self-Employment Portal
Women and self-employment
More and more women are becoming self-employed and to continue this increase, support must continue to be given to different initiatives to make self-employment an attractive employment option.
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The National Strategy for the Promotion of Self-Employment 2022-2027 (ENDITA) has among its strategic axes "Axis 6: Ensure gender equality in self-employment", promoting measures to prevent women from leaving their jobs after maternity and creating incentives for self-employed women.
If you are a self-employed woman, here you will find relevant information for guidance, training, funding and support, and additional information if you work in rural areas.
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Guidance and accompaniment
If you want to create, modernise or expand your business, find more information on the Women's Business Support Programme (PAEM), promoted by the Women's Institute and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, which aims to create a support network and promote business activities for women.
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Training
As a self-employed person it is important that you have some basic knowledge to boost your business, learn new tools and adapt to new technologies.
Access the Training section of the Portal to find out about the courses offered by the Public Administrations and those of your Autonomous Community.
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Financing and financial support
If you need financing or financial support to boost your business, there are specific grants for women, such as:
- Funding grants from the Women's Institute.
- Support and funding for rural women.
For more information, go to the Financing section of the portal.
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Rural
If you live in rural areas or want to develop your business in rural areas, there is the Rural Women's Challenge Programme.
This programme is an initiative of the Women's Institute co-financed by the European Social Fund.
The Rural Women's Challenge is aimed at helping you with advice, training, resources and also grants and funding.
