Despite 30 years in business, these female founders still struggle to raise finance

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Two enterprising sisters are celebrating 30 years in business across seven busy stores. Even so, finding funds to open their eighth was a challenge, proof they say that female founders are still at the back of the finance queue.

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Despite 30 years in business, these female founders still struggle to raise finance

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