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Recent research has shown that home‐based businesses (HBBs) are increasing, and that a significant number of women are seeking such self‐employment. Summarizes the results of a recent large‐scale survey examining various aspects of HBB operation in Australia. Finds that there are significant gender differences associated with HBB operation, including reasons for HBB start‐up, life stage and age of operator, business assistance, and the perceived negative factors associated with HBB operation. Also notes that some training issues differ significantly with respect to the propensity to undertake training and the type of training preferred and finds that the majority of female operators are operating their HBB with children at home. Calls for more research into the implications of HBB operators working at home with their children.

In answer to the recurring question "Why women‐only training?", reports on an extensive survey of women's views, both pre‐ and post‐ the authors' participation in women‐only development. The results give quantifiable evidence of the value of women‐only development training courses, with benefits in addition to enhanced learning and with a noticeable shift in opinions following the experience of participation. Supports the presence of women‐only development training as part of a menu of choice and will help to encourage organizations which are considering this type of training.