ABSTRACT

Women-owned businesses are the fastest growing segment of new business start-ups, and black women’s businesses are a larger share of black-owned businesses than white women’s businesses are of all white firms. Most studies compare men’s and women’s businesses, but few examine differences among women. This book, first published in 2000, makes a significant contribution not only to the literature on entrepreneurial business, but also to the experiences of African American women.

chapter 1|14 pages

Introduction

chapter 3|32 pages

Review of Research on Women and Business

chapter 4|14 pages

Research Design and Methods

chapter 6|26 pages

Human Capital

chapter 7|18 pages

Financial Capital

chapter 8|22 pages

Social Ties and Human Capital

chapter 9|26 pages

Social Ties and Financial Capital