In 2011, the South had the largest number of women-owned small businesses (37.4%) while the Northeast had the smallest percent 17.7%. Businesses in the West had the highest revenue, $2.3 million.
The 2012 Outlook for women-owned businesses is positive; 26.1% will increase hiring in the first quarter of 2012 while only 13.3% will decrease hiring. Women business hiring will be strongest in the South and Midwest and especially in Information Technology related industries.
