When most people think of work, they think of the daily grind, the feeling of having to go somewhere they don’t want to every Monday, and of bringing home a paycheck that is way too small. When you are a woman entrepreneur, that is not your reality. Your life is a lot different.

In spite of today’s tough economy, starting up a business is the right thing to do. When other companies are laying people off or shutting down completely, you can be in a position to start up a business and even hire people. You also have the opportunity to enter the economy at a time when there are some serious voids in the market. In fact, there hasn’t been a better time to be a woman entrepreneur than right now.

Of course, there are some parts of owning your own business that can create a little stress. Knowing that you have to rely on yourself, and no one else, to provide your salary can be a little difficult. Realizing that you will have to continue working and digging up clients or customers at times when you may not feel like it can also be hard. But, the rewards are more than worth it.

When you are a woman entrepreneur, you have a flexibility in your life that the nine-to-five people just don’t have. You can work the hours that you want and the days that you need to. You can build your business around your family’s schedule, your spouse’s schedule, or just however you want. In addition, you will have a business that is all yours, that you can build as large as you want, and that you will always feel proud of. The confidence and sense of empowerment that you will get from starting and owning your own business can never be replaced.