A new LegalZoom study reveals wide geographic disparities in the success of women-owned small businesses across the U.S., with states like Florida, Georgia, and Colorado leading in business ownership per capita, and cities like Miami and Memphis showing especially strong female entrepreneurial activity.
Meanwhile, regions such as rural Appalachia and California’s Central Valley lag due to limited access to capital, mentorship, and supportive infrastructure. The study also highlights how local policies, cultural factors, and economic conditions shape gender parity, employment impact, and payroll among women-led enterprises nationwide.
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