Women are as much a part of todays business world as men. With many women choosing to begin their careers before having a family and children, or deciding to do both at the same time, one would think the playing field would start to even out a bit. But a cursory glance at the research shows this isnt the case. The glass ceiling is still there in many instances, and the pressure to do more work for less pay is still very much prevalent in todays corporate environment. For this reason and others, some women are choosing to go the small business route and become their own boss, where the ceiling is only as low as they make it. Here are a few things for the aspiring female entrepreneur to keep in mind before starting their own company.
The first important step toward successful business ownership is to surround yourself and speak to as many business professionals as possible. This includes a lawyer, who can assist you with the ins and outs of drafting up employee contracts, building contracts, and business deals. It also includes an accountant, who is essential to the successful development of any new business, and an integral part of any existing one. It might also be a...