Equity will be achieved when we understand that women face different expectations than men and therefore require specialized instruments. According to HSBC’s “She is the Business”: • Women get 5% less capital than enterprising men. • The biggest concern of female entrepreneurs in getting investment is being denied for being a woman. The second biggest fear is an inadequate business plan. • Discrimination can be avoided their investment options and the creation of mixed investor groups. • Female entrepreneurs believe that having access to business networks can help them facilitate relationships and connections to expand their businesses. • Female entrepreneurs would like greater clarity on the specific investment criteria to be included in the submission of proposals and greater transparency throughout the investment process. with the help of investors through periodic reviews of
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