Women opening businesses at twice the rate of men

By Gina Baldassarre · 29 May 2012 · Locked

Women opening businesses at twice the rate of men

Women shatter business barriers at an unprecedented rate

A new wave of female entrepreneurs is changing the game in industries long dominated by men. But what's driving this shift and what does it mean for the future of business?

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Summary

Women are becoming key influencers in non-traditional industries such as building, construction, and agriculture, according to new research released in the lead up to the 2012 Telstra Business Women’s Awards.

Tags: Commonwealth Bank research, female business owners, female influencers, female-owned businesses, growth in women-owned businesses, influential female business owners, Women in business