The U.S. Small Business Association reported that in 2023, a little under 42% of businesses in Ohio were owned by women.
However, studies have shown that 18% of women entrepreneurs have to leave their businesses for personal and family commitments, compared to 12.6% of men.
Some of the other reasons for walking away included trouble getting financing and failing to turn a profit.
This Monday on the "Sound of Ideas," we'll talk about some of the challenges involved with starting a business, for mothers as well as working parents.
We'll also share some resources in the community that can help. We'll hear from two "mompreneurs" as well as an entrepreneurial expert.
Guests:
-Megan Moran, Owner of Mompreneur Co.
-Anique Russell, Co-Founder of Too Good Eats
-Tiffany McNamara, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development for Sears think[box] & Adjunct Professor, Case Western Reserve University