I’ve noticed a wonderful trend over the past 6 or 8 years, Women are the fastest rising Entrepreneurs in the World. I say this from actual experience. I’ve been an Expert Web Developer/Designer/Programmer & Entrepreneur for approx 16 to 18 years now. Developed over 700 websites for clients in every income bracket, social status, in a multitude of locations. In the past few years I’ve noticed the percentage of my Client Base has drastically shifted to mostly women. I’d say approximately 70% of my Clients are women, of all races. I’m not sure what’s the reason for this shift, but I have a few opinions on the topic.
Here are some of the things I think plays into women’s favor:
- Women generally have more disposable income than most men. Even if a man makes more, he generally has more Financial Responsibilities (household, kids, child support, dating), and therefore less of his money belongs to him.
- Women are more willing to take a chance on a new idea & way of doing things.
- Women are great managers, they are accustomed to handling their: household, kids, mate, family and job with great success.
- The advent of the internet has made the playing field even for women. On the internet your gender doesn’t matter, Content matters. The internet has also made it way more affordable for a person to start a business, a fraction of the cost that a store front would cost with all the overhead.
- Women are the #1 Consumer. Because of that, they know what other women want. That natural insight gives them the ability to market to other women effectively.
I for one LOVE this new trend. I love women and love seeing anything transpire that contributes to women excelling. I have many women in my family (mom, sisters, aunts, cousins, nieces), and I’m Passionately attracted to women, so anything that benefits them I’m excited about.
I’m sure you have an opinion on the subject. What do you think?