Some interesting data and graphics shared via this blog post on the importance of small business, and in particular women owned small businesses, and their effect and importance on the economy and job creation.
Using an information-rich infographic, Michael Hartzell shares some interesting stats. In the USA, women owned small businesses have the following effect:
- $3 trillion in economic impact
- 7.8 million women owned businesses in 2007
- 23 million jobs created and maintained
- The professional, scientific, and tech sector is the largest at 20.9%
- California, Texas, and New York have the most women owned businesses
See more details and the infographic HERE