Networks, Aspirations, and Outcomes of Mom Entrepreneurs.

This paper explores the networks, aspirations, and outcomes of "mom entrepreneurs", defined in this study as female entrepreneurs actively caring for children (from birth to age 18). Although men and women found businesses at similar rates, the outcomes of businesses started by men and women tend to be dramatically different. This is influenced by many factors, one of which is the role that many women play in child rearing. This study explores the networks of mom entrepreneurs, how mom entrepreneurs define success for themselves and their businesses, and self-reported ratings of success on these measures. More specifically, this paper evaluates the impact of one identifying as a mom entrepreneur, the relation between the size of one's network and business characteristics and outcomes, and the impact of a spouse's employment on women's motivations and aspirations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]