In the past 10 years, do you think it has gotten easier or harder for a woman to start her own business?

In the past 10 years, do you think it has gotten easier or harder for a woman to start her own business? Published on August 17, 2023 → Survey conducted on August 17, 2023 on 12637 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Much easier

20%

Somewhat easier

39%

Stayed the same

21%

Somewhat harder

Much harder

Not sure

12%

Much easier

20%

Somewhat easier

39%

Stayed the same

21%

Somewhat harder

Much harder

Not sure

12%

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