The committee called on the government to open up investment routes for women.
It set a target for its own British Business Bank to ensure no less than 30% of the finance it makes available goes to female-led businesses.
It also called for more support outside the London area, and for more visible female role models.
The committee is now investigating whether enough progress has been made since its report was published.
Dixon said women face significant barriers to setting up their own business.
“They’re burnt out and absolutely knackered.”
She said the pressures of managing a household, being a mam, and the menopause all impact on running a business.
She said more childcare provision was needed and more support for women with neurodiversity.
Dixon also believes women lack confidence because of society.
“We feel muted by expectations around how we should act as women.”
She said women need more encouragement “to be exactly who we want to be, with all our quirkiness and unique ideas.”
She describes her community shed in Seaham as “magical” and “nostalgic”.
“If the government were to plough more money into spaces like this, you’d see one heck of a difference in the economy in the area.”