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Small Business Center

Best Small Business Loans for Women

March 13, 2024

Female-owned businesses continue to be a growth engine for the economy, accounting for 39.1% of all U.S. businesses, according to Wells Fargo’s 2024 Impact of Women-Owned Businesses report. Yet, data reveals that women face bigger challenges than men when it comes to obtaining small business loans. This CNBC article provides some of the best loans for women-owned businesses.

By Rebecca Meiser

Contributor, Commerce + Communities Today and Small Business Center

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