Startups

As International Women's Day approaches on March 8, we have an opportunity to think about our own purchasing decisions.

A disproportionate number of women business owners find affordable access to childcare in Australia a barrier to growing their businesses.

It’s no secret that regional SMEs did it tough last year, faced with a pandemic and the devastating consequences of bushfires.

“Investors notoriously doubt female founders ... [and] Black founders contend with systemic inequity at each step of their journey,” said Serena Williams.

The federal government has dished out $12 million in grant funding to women-led businesses, through its Boosting Female Founders Initiative.

"I made the call to return all capital to my investors. It felt painfully hard," writes One Roof founder Sheree Rubinstein.

Five years after launching Inspiring Rare Birds, Jo Burston has achieved a lot. But, she says there's more to be done.

Melbourne entrepreneur Caroline Chang started producing apple cider vinegar-based beverages in her kitchen, and is now set to launch her pro…

The Bábbarra Women’s Centre spent two years working on a special collection of homewares with Victorian-based brand Kip&Co.

Until we change the way we talk about female entrepreneurship, we’re unlikely to make any real progress towards equality.