Knowledge rather than gender is the key to accessing hi-tech professions, according to Diane Doherty, regional director of the Small Business Development Center of Springfield. Because these fields are relatively new, she says, they may be more equitable than most. Women are out there, and they are willing to learn technology. Technology allows women to work at home more easily, and thus can be combined with raising a family. Furthermore, says Doherty, women are more willing to ask for advice and information.
Women are very resourceful, and that makes for a good entrepreneur.
Women are particularly adept at working with clients, according to Doherty, when they combine good expertise with an ability to listen and problem-solve with clients. And I take time to make difficult decisions.