Some 36 per cent fewer women than men plan to start up their own business, with only 30 per cent of women self-identifying as having an entrepreneurial mindset compared to half of men, according to research by business services provider Expert Market.
Creating a business also becomes less appealing with age, with over-50s three times less likely to embark on their own venture than the under-30s, finds the study of almost 1,000 respondents.
An Expert Market spokesperson says, 'For a lot of people, the idea of having their own business is connected with too many possibilities of failure, rather than success. However this is a huge shame as both women and the older generation offer a huge wealth of talent and experience which would be hugely beneficial to start ups.
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