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Why are so few women setting up businesses?

Do women really lack confidence setting up businesses? Facebook research stated that women are less likely to start up new businesses than men. But why? Is it an issue about confidence, or do women lack the funding required? Jane Garvey talks to Margaret Heffernan and Alex Depledge, founder of Hassle.com.

First broadcast on Woman's Hour, 8 June 2016.

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