The following Table 1 breaks down the growth rate among women business owners, showing the industry, the total number of businesses, and the percentage of increase represented for the period 1997-2006.
Table 1
| Industry Growth for WOB (1997-2006) | ||
| Industry | Million Firms | Percent of Growth |
| Services | 5.3 | 69.0 |
| Retail Trade | 1.1 | 130.0 |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0.6 | 116.8 |
The following Table 2 breaks down the growth rate among women business owners, showing the industry sector, and the percentage of increase in growth for the period 1997-2006.
Table 2
| Industry Growth for WOB by Sector(1997-2006) | |
| Sector | Percent of Growth |
| Wholesale trade | 283.4 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance Services | 130.0 |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Services | 116.8 |
| Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services | 82.7 |
Source:
”National Numbers: Women-Owned Businesses in the United States (2006).” Center for Women’s Business Research. Access Date: April 23, 2008.
