Women owned businesses now account for nearly 30 percent of all businesses in America. In the 21st Century, women entrepreneurs still face a glass ceiling. While, women-owned businesses are the fastest-growing segment of businesses, and many succeed, women must overcome barriers their male competitors do not face. This report details those challenges in three specific areas: access to capital, access to federal contracting, and access to business counseling.
Publications
21st Century Barriers to Women’s Entrepreneurship: Majority Report of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
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Aug 05, 2014