Recruitment boss recognised as leading female entrepreneur

A Welwyn woman who moved to England from Australia 25 years ago has been crowned one of the UK’s most impressive female entrepreneurs.

Kath Reynolds, who co-founded Balance Recruitment Ltd in 2008, is being profiled among 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs from across the country by Small Business Britain’s f:Entrepreneur #IAlso100 campaign.

The initiative is to celebrate the multi-achievements of women running businesses in the UK today.

The f:Entrepreneur #IAlso100 line-up particularly showcases trailblazing female founders who lead purposedriven businesses alongside a roster of other responsibilities, such as volunteering, mentoring and community support.

Kath was also called out for her mentoring work supporting others within her field of expertise and also being part of the Best Business Women Awards judging panel promoting and supporting female business owners and entrepreneurs across the country.

Kath has also contributed to the wider community over the years, being an NHS responder, registered Hertfordshire carer and volunteering in her local charity shop.

On being featured in the #IAlso100 line-up, Kath said: “It’s wonderful to be recognised as a female business owner who also strives to give back and offer support to not only my peers, but also to my local community. To be amongst a group of such inspiring women who are making a difference is truly an honour.”

Launched in 2017 by Small Business Britain – the leading champion of small businesses in the UK – the f:Entrepreneur campaign aims to raise greater awareness of the impact of incredible female business owners across the country, and help provide inspiration and role models to the wider small business community.

The campaign offers a host of events, training, and networking opportunities to boost skills, capability, and confidence.

“It’s wonderful to have Kath from Balance Recruitment feature in this year’s #IAlso100 – all of the female entrepreneurs in this year’s line-up are simply phenomenal,” said Michelle Ovens CBE, founder of Small Business Britain.

“It is vital that we recognise the impressive contribution of the UK’s female business owners and do all we can to support and encourage them throughout their entrepreneurial journey, from start-up to scale-up. As well as making a huge economic contribution to the UK, female entrepreneurs also create a wider positive impact that ripples across society and local communities too.”