What type of business are you running? Why did you start this particular business could you please tell us your story?

Could you tell me the major product or services of your business?

What are your target clients/customers? (local or International)

Why did you choose London to start up your business?

Have you established any relationship or membership with your own community? If yes, do these networks help in the start-up and success of your current business?

What are the challenges that you faced to start up and run your own business?

Do you feel that there are specific challenges associated with being women in business? If so, what are they?

Describe any language barrier, discrimination or cultural barrier that had you to overcome?

How did you manage your finances for your business? i.e. personal saving, loans from bank, family, friends etc. Did you find difficulties getting finance to start up your business?

Have you ever faced challenges to start and develop business in the UK in terms of local rules, regulations, building relationships with suppliers and customers etc.?

Is there anything else you would like to say about being a woman in business?