Women who own small business are still far behind their male counterparts when it comes to getting loans and government contracts, a congressional report said last week. However, women have made tremendous strides in breaking down barriers and busting out of stereotypes.
They’ve learned to pitch a business plan to gain financial support. They have rewritten the definition of entrepreneur from male, young and white to include diverse females. And they know how to tune out crippling self-doubt to keep their self confidence shining bright. And from persistence to trusting your gut instincts, women are starting businesses in record numbers and succeeding. What’s their secret? There is no singular approach. Read about eight successful women entrepreneurs who generously share their secrets for going over, under, around and straight through every roadblock.
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