In recent years, the amount of women that have made the leap to successful business owners has increased. Finding success as an entrepreneur can mean flexible hours, being your own boss and enjoying more quality time with your family. As such, starting a business is an attractive route for a lot of women—but being in charge is never easy. Here, five tips to becoming a thriving female entrepreneur.

1. Share your vision. The success of any business depends on the personnel driving it forward, and as an entrepreneur this journey begins with you. To ensure your staff members work toward a common goal, follow a clear vision for your growth and bring the enthusiasm that only small business owners can inject into a company. In addition, being confident and believing in your product or services is crucial to convincing both potential clients and customers of the quality you’re offering.

2. Bring innovation. There may be many similar businesses doing the same thing as you, so being innovative will help your company stand out from the crowd. A well-designed and intuitive web presence and adapting your services to meet the needs of your customers are additional steps to success.