Released: July 21, 2012

Strategies: Women entrepreneurs can learn a lot from men

Source: Rhonda Abrams, for USA TODAY

Are women entrepreneurs different from men? I've worked with entrepreneurs for more than 20 years, and in most respects male and female business owners -- whether running small businesses or launching visionary ventures -- are pretty similar. On the whole, they're competitive, smart, risk-taking, collaborative leaders. I frequently speak to groups of entrepreneurs on how to take their businesses to the next level. Most of my advice applies equally to men and women. But when I speak to women's groups, I have to be honest: Women could emulate some traits of male entrepreneurs if they want to grow their companies.

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