Susan Wilson Solovic, a small business expert and author, says women face challenges associated with access to capital, access to markets, and access to technology that may hinder the growth of their businesses. So how can women be an even more powerful force in the American economy?

Solovic offers the five best things women business owners can do to propel themselves to the next level:

• Mentality – the importance of thinking big
• Philosophy – the difference between creating a job and building a business
• Logistics – the essential advantages of embracing technology – it can make your business appear larger, help you run more efficiently
• (Wo)manpower – the key to picking the right team – hint: don’t just turn to friends and family
• ·Making sure the price is right – tricks to avoid undervaluing yourself since stats show women don't charge enough for products and services

This interview is sponsored by AT&T.