Jul 08, 2021 12:14:31 PM
56percent of women-led businesses are struggling to keep afloat during this coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey carried out by Pacific Trade Invest.
Pacific Trade Invest Australia commissioner Caleb Jarvis said women have a lot of barriers that prevent them from actioning initiatives to support their business.
Jarvis while said as a result of the economic downturn, the well-being of the community and the mental health of business owners has also been negatively impacted.
“Women are doing it harder as 56 per cent of female businesses reported having barriers that prevent them from actioning initiatives to support their business,” he said.