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Six reasons women start businesses.
The Australian Business Womens network conducted some research recently to gather some insights into ‘why did you start your business?’ According to Suzy Dafnis who heads the group: "What I have noticed is that many women leave the corporate world, working for someone else, and start their own business for similar reasons. These reasons include: Freedom to choose work hours and work location Working around raising children Being your own boss Setting your own salary …