Comments on: State of Women-Owned Businesses 2014 – Infographic https://www.womenonbusiness.com/state-women-owned-businesses-2014-infographic/ Business Women Expertise, Tips, Advice and More to Build Winning Careers and Brands Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:17:48 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 By: Jessica https://www.womenonbusiness.com/state-women-owned-businesses-2014-infographic/#comment-15733 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:17:48 +0000 http://www.womenonbusiness.com/?p=52373#comment-15733 I would say if we are not optimistic, we are in for a rough ride. In any case, I’m glad (of course) to see more women business owners – since my work revolves around helping new entrepreneurs start their companies. I look forward to reading the whole report!

]]> By: Susan Gunelius https://www.womenonbusiness.com/state-women-owned-businesses-2014-infographic/#comment-15729 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 23:55:02 +0000 http://www.womenonbusiness.com/?p=52373#comment-15729 In reply to Jessica.

The survey respondents were 606 women business owners. I think it’s certainly fair to say that everyone wants more customers, so I agree with you that the statistic related to finding new customers isn’t shocking. I think the more interesting thing to look out is the ranking of what women business owners are most concerned about (the full list is in the report) and comparing this data (and all of the results) to the 2013 data (link provided in the post). Overall, I think the most compelling piece of data is the increase of 12% in optimism in their businesses over 2013 results. Despite all of the business challenges, women business owners still remain optimistic. It’s inspiring.

]]> By: Jessica https://www.womenonbusiness.com/state-women-owned-businesses-2014-infographic/#comment-15727 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 22:41:51 +0000 http://www.womenonbusiness.com/?p=52373#comment-15727 I assume the people surveyed were all women, but I think these stats would be about the same for men, no? I’m trying to glean some insight pertaining specifically to women in business but I’m not sure how best to interpret this…doesn’t everyone want more customers? I know I do!

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