Banyjima and Kariyarra woman Raquel Todd is part of a new generation of First Nations entrepreneurs delivering economic empowerment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Australia's First Nations business sector is growing at a pace of around four per cent per year, and Indigenous female-owned companies make up a significant proportion of that.

According to Supply Nation, of the 4,000 verified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses listed in their data base – 29 per cent are owned by First Nations women.

That number is undoubtedly a lot higher given the ABS data from the 2021 Census shows there are almost 18,000 registered Indigenous businesses, but there is little reliable data on the exact amount of female-owned businesses.

Ms Todd, who is the co-founder of Blak Line Industries, said she started up the company because she was driven by the desire to create more opportunities for Aboriginal people.

And while starting up a business as a First Nations woman comes with its own unique set of challenges, she was determined to make it a success.

"Blak Line is dedicated to promoting the economic and social well-being of Aboriginal communities," she told National Indigenous Times.

"As an authentic, majority-owned, and operated Aboriginal business, we take pride in our identity and purpose."

The 31-year-old, who only started the Perth-based design, signage and printing company six months ago, took the unusual step of including six different Traditional Owner families in the business.

"Despite the fact that it's uncommon for multiple traditional owner businesses to collaborate, we have successfully managed to work together and continue to achieve our shared goals," she said.

Originally from Port Hedland, Ms Todd already has plans to expand the business and employ more First Nations people.

She said the new company had already achieved some significant milestones.

"Currently 50 per cent of our workforce is Aboriginal," she said.

"As our business continues to expand, we remain committed to offering employment opportunities to the Aboriginal community.

"We have expanded our customer base and introduced new products and services to the market. Our portfolio includes a range of reputable companies that have entrusted us to provide high-quality services and solutions to their operations."