What percentage of women are business owners, self-employed, or otherwise running their own businesses?

I’m Saito, a columnist♪ I don’t think the club would be able to keep track of that. Among the women I’ve met, there were quite a few with backgrounds like these: ・Wanting to start a business and build a network ・Already running a business but looking for some excitement ・Wanting to raise funds here to start a company ・Nominal business owners from beauty pageants, involved in nature-related causes or helping children ・Importing cosmetics and clothing overseas and selling them in Japan as a side business ・Earning money as traders There are all kinds of situations. If, by your question, you mean someone who isn’t just a sole proprietor but runs a corporation, pays corporate taxes, and has employees, then maybe 1–2%? Sorry if this doesn’t really answer your question.