In fact, there are no caps of any kind. The sky is the limit. There's no one to tell you how much money you can make. If you're very smart and creative, you can become very wealthy when you execute your exit strategy. As the proliferation of organizations like the Commonwealth Institute demonstrates, an independent lifestyle is proving especially attractive to women.
Female professionals say there is good reason for women to strike out on their own.
When you own your own business, you don't have to deal with the glass ceiling. If you do decide to strike out on your own, you will need resources and guidance to help you make the transition from employee boss.