Women and business. The facts about Women in Australia.

1. Women Own almost 30% of the small businesses that operate out of Australia.
2. A business owned by a Woman is less likely to have external debt
3. Just under half of women who are small business owners run their business from home (business run from home is quickly becoming the fastest growing sector of our economy)
4. Australian women are influences or DMs in 80% of purchasing decisions
5. Statistics from the ABS in 2008, show an increase in the amount of women who are self employed by over 30% (from 1992 - 2007)

Hey hey, clever lady!

Carolyn Creswell - Owner of Carmen's Fine Foods

Purchased the Muesli business for $1000 at the age of 18. It is now available in 15 countries and has an annual turn over of over $10million.