Women Entrepreneurs Build Businesses Across Regions

Women entrepreneurs are building businesses across sectors, but access to capital, customers, training and peer networks remains a significant challenge. In Hanoi, a garment workshop owner says limited financing makes it difficult to pay workers and buy materials while awaiting customer payments, while another new maker struggles to find steady sales channels. In the Washington, D.C., region, organizations including Hera Hub DC, DCFemTech and the DC Women’s Business Center offer community, resources and business support to help women launch and grow ventures. Maryland business owners featured in a separate report describe pursuing success on their own terms in event planning, electrical work and farming, including through mentoring and community education. In Malaysia, an initiative is providing entrepreneurship opportunities, professional training and business-development support, particularly for single mothers, as it expands to new locations.