
8CLEARING THE HURDLES: WOMEN BUILDING HIGH-GROWTH BUSINESSES
sured on the dimensions of size and growth. The figure shows that the
vast majority of both women- and men-owned businesses are in the
small to moderate size and revenue category with only a select few at
the top end. Women-owned businesses are far more likely to be smaller
and slower growing than those of their male counterparts.
Slow to Grow
Even though women are now creating new ventures at a very fast clip,
most of their ventures start small and stay that way. Why? Historically,
most women started businesses in traditionally female sectors—beauty
parlors, flower shops, and day-care centers—while ...