Entrepreneurial women - Laura Fulton

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? In a word, courage.

Just ask some of the world's most successful businesswomen-they'll tell you that hard work and determination are only part of the equation and that often, a university degree is purely optional. What matters is the willingness to take a risk and work hard in spite of the fear.

Entrepreneurial Women: Stories of women who dared to succeed outlines the journeys of many highly-successful women who turned their ideas into exceptionally profitable businesses. Sometimes from humble beginnings, each of these women had the intelligence and determination to see an opportunity and make it a reality.

But success rarely comes easily. Every woman in this collection knows the sacrifice needed to become a successful businesswoman. All experienced long days and late nights durng their careers. Most have had to juggle partners and children with their business interests and many have seen their work take at least some kind of toll on their health or family.

See how these women did it-how they managed their time, marketed their ideas and made a lot of money along the way.

An excellent starting point for anyone who has ever considered starting their own business.