The Rise of Women Entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs are changing the game by starting businesses at a faster rate than ever before. The number of female-owned small businesses has grown over 1.5 times as fast as the overall national average in the past 15 years, and that trend shows no signs of slowing down.
There are several factors driving this growth, including women taking advantage of their unique strengths, and their optimism about economic growth. Women have more opportunity now than ever to “have it all” and many are taking advantage. Some interesting facts on female entrepreneurship are identified below. For more information, download our report, The Rise of Women Entrepreneurs.
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