What percent of all U.S. businesses were majority women-owned in 2012?

A.) 35.8

B.) 42.3

C.) 27.9

D.) 10

Your company, a leading provider of disposable diapers, wipes, and other childcare products, would like to begin a program which encourages stay-at-home mothers to become entrepreneurs and business owners. Your company would like to provide information and support to women who have innovative product or business ideas, but are unaware on how to start their own business or market their products. The Human Resources Director has asked you to serve on the committee. Using your knowledge of minority-and women-owned businesses, which of the following suggestions would be effective in helping your intended audience? Check all that apply.

-Ask local banks to present information on small business loans to program participants.

-Partner with local technology firms that can offer advice and mentor program participants.

-Offer $15,000 grants to women who have innovative product ideas.

-Host networking events with small business owners and larger, more established firms looking to do business with minority- and women-owned businesses.