Purpose–To date, comparisons of performance in male and female businesses show
contradictory results, although the majority of evidence is drawn from Anglo‐Saxon
countries. This study aims to explore the effects of gender on business performance in a
sample of Spanish firms. Design/methodology/approach–This paper extends previous work
with a quantitative analysis of effects of gender on performance. In‐depth interviews yield
insights on how gender impacts performance. Findings–The quantitative analysis shows that …