The best and worst states for women entrepreneurs

Covid-19 sparked a wave of entrepreneurship, with women playing a leading role. According to payroll and HR platform Gusto, 47% of firms started in 2020 were owned by women. That pace held steady in 2021 (49%) and 2022 (47%). Before the pandemic, women accounted for 29% of entrepreneurs. The upcoming inaugural Impact of Women-Owned Businesses report, set to be released in late November, takes a comprehensive look at whether women-owned businesses in general flourished or faltered during...