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Fed’s Survey Findings Woven into the Fabric of Women-Owned Businesses

August 05, 2025Allison Hecht, Tess Leighton Fed Communities
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This Fed Communities article uses findings from the 2024 Small Business Credit Survey to examine differences in women-owned and men-owned firms. The survey found that women-owned firms face greater challenges with operating expenses and are more likely to cite debt aversion as a reason for not applying for financing, despite higher approval rates in 2024.