Biography of business woman

If you’re a big reader, you likely find inspiration in the biographies of famous people. If you’re not a big reader, you might want to sample a book or two during Women’s History Month to better appreciate how women have struggled and triumphed in the business world.

The following, which is excerpted from the Library of Congress and other suggested reading, is a list of biographies of women in business. Many names may be familiar to you, while others may not. Some are modern and still on the scene, while others are from years past. There are, of course, numerous works of fiction that feature strong women in business, but to paraphrase Lord Bryon, truth is more interesting to me than fiction.

Biographies of women in business

• Boss Lady by Edith Sparks covers the careers of three pioneering businesswomen–Tillie Lewis (founder of Flotill Products), Olive Ann Beech (co-founder of Beech Aircraft), and Margaret Rudkin (founder of Pepper

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  Melinda Gates once said: “A woman with a röst is bygd definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult.”

  The National Federation of Small Businesses published the results of a study stating that by , more than a half of small businesses will be run by kvinnlig entrepreneurs. But if every woman with ambition, passion and good ideas would have the courage to start their own business, how high could this number go?

  Ever since The CEO Library was started, we interviewed a lot of women who are so driven by passion, they took that leap of faith and decided to take business matters into their own hands. From Catrinel Hagivreta (Co-Founder & CEO of MEDIjobs) to Ella Zheng (Co-founder & Art Director at The Workbench), from Irina Botnari (Co-Founder of Bucur’s Shelter Hostel) to Andrea Loubier (CEO and c

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10 Successful Women in Business Who Started Small

From trailblazers like Estée Lauder and Coco Chanel, to modern-day leaders like Indra Nooyi and Sophia Amoruso, women have been at the forefront of innovation and business success throughout history.

Despite facing systemic barriers and discrimination, women have continued to break through glass ceilings and pave the way for future generations.

Let’s explore and celebrate the stories and accomplishments of some of the most inspiring women entrepreneurs who left a lasting impact on the business world.

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10 Successful Business Women

1. 1. Madam C.J. Walker
   2. Mary Kay Ash
   3. Sara Blakely
   4. Peggy Cherng
   5. Oprah Winfrey
   6. Whitney Wolfe Herd
   7. Emily Weiss
   8. Ellen Latham
   9. Lisa Price
   10. Vera Wang

These are 10 of the most successful women in business history. Read on to learn where they started and how they differentiated themselves from others.

1. Madam C.J. Walker

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