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 September 19, 2025

# How Self-Directed IRAs Support Women and Minority Entrepreneurs

 By  [Preferred Trust](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/blog/author/preferred-trust)  ·   3 minute read

What is an [entrepreneur](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/entrepreneur.asp)? An entrepreneur is someone who starts and manages a business venture, assuming financial risks with the aim of earning a profit. Entrepreneurs are innovative thinkers who embrace risk, demonstrate persistence, and adapt to the changes that naturally occur in the pursuit of business success.

**![PTC Blog female entrepreneurs 9.19.25 1200x628](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PTC%20Blog%20female%20entrepreneurs%209.19.25%201200x628.png?width=800&height=419&name=PTC%20Blog%20female%20entrepreneurs%209.19.25%201200x628.png)**

## Women Entrepreneurs

According to Wikipedia, [female entrepreneurs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Female_entrepreneurs) have been steadily increasing in the United States throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, with the number of female-owned businesses growing by approximately 5% since 1997. Historically, the term entrepreneur was largely reserved for men, even as the rate of female and minority business ownership began to rise. In the 18th and 19th centuries, however, the title could apply to a variety of women-operated small businesses, including plantations, dressmaking shops, taverns, alehouses, and brothels.

## Minority Entrepreneurs

Being a woman or a minority in business presents unique challenges. Minorities often face obstacles in negotiating pay and salaries, which can hinder long-term career growth and financial stability. Women, in particular, tend to be more hesitant when requesting higher pay or raises, and even those who advocate for themselves frequently do not receive the increases they seek. These disparities highlight ongoing systemic barriers in the workplace that continue to affect equitable opportunities and compensation.

## What about women and minority entrepreneurs in the self-directed IRA world?

In addition to stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, a [self-directed IRA](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/blog/what-is-a-self-directed-ira-and-how-does-it-work) allows investors to access a wider range of assets, including [real estate](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/blog/blog/how-a-self-directed-ira-works-for-real-estate), [precious metals](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/blog/blog/thegoldenrulesofinvestinginpreciousmetalswithanira), [digital currency](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/blog/digital-currency-self-directed-ira), and more. Investing through a self-directed IRA in a woman-owned business or in a company that aligns with her values can provide crucial support and help drive growth for that organization. Beyond financial returns, this type of investment empowers women entrepreneurs, fosters innovation, and contributes to building more diverse and inclusive business communities. By directing retirement funds toward ventures they believe in, investors can make a meaningful impact while pursuing long-term wealth accumulation.

## Women in Business

Whether you are a woman running a successful business or a woman employee trying to make your way up in the food chain at your current company, you will run into many challenges that you have to overcome.

*![Support-1](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Support-1.png?width=116&height=117&name=Support-1.png)Lack of Financial Help or Support* - Women often come across biased opinions that affect their access to funding and financial support to run their businesses successfully. Companies that provide funding are more likely to loan to a male business owner than to a female. Over time, things have changed, but the challenges are still present. Many female entrepreneurs also lack access to help and mentorship, or programs that provide training and guidance. Networking can also be a challenge when it comes to running a successful company as a woman.

 

*![Scales Yellow](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scales%20Yellow.png?width=114&height=115&name=Scales%20Yellow.png)Work-Life Balance* – Women, and more particularly, women with a family, come across difficulties managing their work-life balance. Running a successful company comes with a lot of time in the office or time working at home, which takes away that one-on-one time with your family. In my opinion, it is important to make sure to set aside time for your family and loved ones. Make sure to step away from work and spend time with the ones that matter most in your life. It will make all the difference when you must sit back in front of the laptop or sit at your desk and get back to focusing on the business.

There is still a stigma that men are the only ones who can run and operate a successful business. This is simply not true. There are many advantages of having a woman in business.

*![Diversity-1](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Diversity-1.png?width=114&height=114&name=Diversity-1.png)*

 

*Diversity* – men and women have different ideas and backgrounds that shape their approach to running a business. This can promote ideas that push the business forward.

 

*![Soft skills](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Soft%20skills.png?width=114&height=114&name=Soft%20skills.png)*

 

*Soft Skills* – Women excel at what we call soft skills. This includes empathy and self-awareness. These characteristics can contribute to the effectiveness of the business. It is shown that women who have these soft skills enjoy a higher return on assets year over year.

 

*![money bag](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hs-fs/hubfs/money%20bag.png?width=117&height=116&name=money%20bag.png)*

*Spending* – We all know that women like to spend. Shop! Shop! Shop! Women can tap into that insight of what other women will buy. This can make the products and services more enticing, especially to women customers.

## Conclusion

Overall, if you are a woman entrepreneur and starting your own company, stick with it! You can succeed if you put in the work, time, and effort. By leveraging tools such as self-directed IRAs, you can provide investment opportunities and open a pool of clients that may not have been accessible through traditional cash investors. Using a self-directed IRA allows you to attract investors who are actively looking to support businesses they believe in, creating a mutually beneficial relationship. This approach not only helps your company grow financially but also contributes to a more diverse and inclusive business landscape. Every challenge you overcome, from securing funding to balancing work and personal life, strengthens your resilience and sharpens your leadership. Your perspective, creativity, and skills are invaluable, and investors and communities alike benefit when women-led businesses thrive. Keep pushing forward, stay persistent, and use every resource at your disposal to turn your vision into a lasting and successful enterprise.

 

 

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