Where Are the Top Countries for Women Business Owners?

On a global level, the top three countries for female entrepreneurship include the United States, Australia and Canada. 

According to Business News Daily, the top five best places for women-owned businesses include:

1. Sante Fe, New Mexico
2. Boulder, Colorado
3. Monroe, Michigan
4. Racine, Wisconcin
5. Ocean City, New Jersey

But let' back up a bit.  Before there was Oprah, Ariana Huffington, and Sheryl Sandberg, there was Sarah Breedlove. Sarah – better known as Madam C.J. Walker – was the first woman entrepreneur in history.

This Women’s History Month, Grasshopper took a look back at her accomplishments and other women who have shaped the business world for women today.