Female sole traders surge 31% as women redefine enterprise landscape

By Yajush Gupta · 17 February 2026 · News

Female sole traders surge 31% as women redefine enterprise landscape

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Female sole traders grew 31% over five years, more than double the rate for men, as women now make up 40% of Australia's 1.7 million sole traders, according to ASBFEO Ombudsman Bruce Billson.