The Lucky Day singer wants the government to provide assistance to female entrepreneurs who are trying to launch their own companies.
Nicola told British newspaper The Sun: 'I find it hard to believe that we're in the 21st century and we're having to encourage women into business. Surely by now we should be on an equal footing with men in all careers? I don't see why there should be a divide.
'Maybe women aren't as confident as men about getting into business. Or maybe there's a perception that women feel business is a male-dominated world.
'We're always hearing about how the government wants more people to start up their own businesses, but equally we hear that the banks aren't lending. There needs to be more help for people in that respect.'
Nicola says she has learnt a lot since starting up her own Dainty Doll make-up collection.
The 26-year-old added: 'I am passionate about the brand and I know every product inside out. I have learned a lot too, such as how to pitch my product to stores. I think that surprised some of the retailers. There have been frustrating times too, such as when logistics stump creativity. I'll suggest something to the chemist and they tell me it won't work.
'But it has been so rewarding. A couple of weeks ago my liquid foundation was up for a Pure Beauty award. We didn't launch it for two years because I wouldn't release it until it was just absolutely right.'