Women entrepreneurs have just days left to enter the 2014 NatWest everywoman Awards.

The deadline for the awards is July 7. The competition has attracted thousands of entries and has recognised dozens of women in its 12 year history.

There are 1.5m women self-employed in the UK, which represents an increase of about 300,000 since before the economic downturn. However, the figure is still low compared with the number of male-owned businesses.

The awards are free to enter . Individuals can be nominated or enter themselves at www.everywoman.com/ewawards . The winners will be announced on December 3 at The Dorchester Hotel, London.