The number of women choosing to start their own businesses is increasing constantly. More ‘Women for Women’ articles etc. – enjoy..
The number of women choosing to start their own businesses is increasing constantly. Last year in the U.S., there were nearly 9.1 million businesses owned by women, according to the 2014 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, up from about 8.6 million in 2013. Furthermore, these businesses employed about 7.9 million employees (other than the business owners) and generated about $1.4 trillion in revenues.
So how can women aspiring to continue these trends give themselves the best chance to succeed? Here are some considerations:
Decide What Makes Sense for You
You’ve no doubt heard the saying “work to live, don’t live to work,” but this can be hard, especially for people trying to get a business off the ground. For many entrepreneurs, there is always something to be done. It’s important, however, to choose a business model that allows you to have a personal life. Studies show this is generally more important for female entrepreneurs than for male.
