The study projects that 10 million to 13 million people are trying to start 5 million to 6 million businesses. In contrast, women running startups spend 34 hours a week on housework and child care, vs. 32 hours for non-business owners.
Entrepreneurs are most likely to live in the West and least likely to live in the Midwest.
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