While women entrepreneurs face common challenges, they also wield tremendous power within the small business community. As we celebrate women entrepreneurs around the globe, here are ten inspiring articles every female entrepreneur should read:

1. The Great Equalizer: A Woman’s Tactical Advantage in Entrepreneurship

   According to a new National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) study published in a recent Forbes article, over half of all new small business jobs created in the next five years will come from businesses started by women. So why are women so successful as entrepreneurs?

2. How Can Entrepreneurs Survive a Recession? Handle It Like a Woman

   Recent research conducted by Delta Economics has shown that female entrepreneurs fared better than their male counterparts during difficult recessionary times that we have faced in the past. Some researchers also pointed out that these women entrepreneurs were the key to leading us out of the previous economic recession. These revelations have come as a pleasant and encouraging surprise.

3. 12 Business Leaders Share Incredible Advice for Women Entrepreneurs

   According to the 2013 Women-Owned Business Report, published by small business payment card issuer American Express OPEN, more than 8.6 million U.S. businesses are owned by women. This is the good news.

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