It is no more a male-dominated society and business. Those days are long gone when the man used to be the bread-winner of the family. Today more and more women are stepping out of the comfort of the household and entering the business world with fresh new ideas. Modern woman has proven that not only can she run the house, but she can also run a business empire very efficiently. Books for Businesswomen Starting, or even running, an established business is not an easy task. It is full of challenges ups and downs. Hence, it is essential that women should understand the technicalities of starting or managing a business. The following business books are considered pretty resourceful in difficult times and most of them have helped some of the most influential businesswomen in the world. Principle Centered Leadership by Stephen Covey Though this book was released in 1992 when times were a bit different, many critics feel that it perfectly fits the current business scenario. The most important principle of this book is "Empathetic Listening". Normally, people don't listen and end up making blunders. Listening is an important virtue in business and it is something that every businesswoman should have. 9 Secrets of Women Who Get Everything They Want by Kate White Kate White is the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan Magazine and this book is like her own personal diary in which she has mentioned strategies which she developed by observing successful corporate women in every field. The book is a shining example which promotes creative thinking and the usage of new business methods which could take you to the top. Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Chip and Dan Heath Change is inevitable and most people try to approach it with logic. Most people believe that change is good and comes with a new dawn. This book talks about embracing change with a positive attitude. It is not necessary that change will always be good, it can even bring news which wasn't expected. The book is brilliantly written and teaches how to reduce the complexity of change. The Ten Laws of Enduring Success by Maria Bartiromo The Ten Laws of Enduring Success is a great book which is filled with optimism, wisdom and hard work. This book is specially written for businesswomen and teaches how to break barriers and rise above all. The content has received universal praise and is a hot topic of discussion in corporate America. Money Shy to Money Sure: A Woman's Road Map to Financial Well-Being by Olivia Mellan and Sherry Christie The beginning of any business journey is always filled with high anticipation and nervousness. Women usually get confused when money matters come to their table, and they pass it on to someone else. This shouldn't be the case, an understanding about the inflow and outflow of cash is essential to run a smooth business and Money Shy to Money Sure teaches the same with simple tips and pointers. A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink This book introduces two different types of brains in business; left-directed and right-directed. The author teaches its readers how to approach any business situation with different ideas. This book is very popular among young entrepreneurs and is also taught in business schools. Play Like a Man and Win Like a Woman: What Men Know About Success that Women Need to Learn by Gail Evans Gail Evans doesn't believe in being the victim, instead she encourages women to play the game and emerge as a winner. If a woman wants to succeed in business, she should be competitive, goal-oriented and an optimist. Feeling positive and believing in your work is the best way to win in the corporate world. The game of business should be taken seriously but the seriousness shouldn't lessen the excitement. Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson One of the best business books for women, Rework pays special importance to little details which are usually overlooked. An all-rounder businesswoman makes sure that big mistakes don't happen but she also knows and pays special importance to small details which hold a lot of importance. A must for a woman who knows how to deal with patience. Business is something which cannot be mastered in a day or in a year. It is a step-by-step process which requires constant conditioning, and the books mentioned in this article will help you do the same.