First Published in 1998

This book explores the preparation for entrepreneurship, issues of family and work, and satisfaction levels of a sample of women business owners in Dallas County, Texas.

Is gender inequality in access to managerial jobs and associated rewards what compels women to start their own businesses? This study asks and answers this question for a diverse sample of women entrepreneurs.

This book directs our attention to this high growth employment area for women and enhances our understanding of the experiences of women entrepreneurs.