"The National Women's Business Council states an average of 424 women a day started businesses between 1997 and 2002."

On the heals of the successful release of its first book oriented toward women entrepreneurs, National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) announces the release of "Tapping Your Inner Entrepreneur: Making the Move from Employee to Business Owner." The second of a three-book series, "Tapping Your Inner Entrepreneur," takes the budding entrepreneur one-step closer to their goal of business ownership.

"Tapping Your Inner Entrepreneur: Making the Move from Employee to Business Owner" covers topics ranging from taking stock of your external environment, developing your business ideas, preparing to make the move to owning your own business, fine-tuning your business venture, and gauging your business' growth potential. The case studies highlight best practices and the experiences of NAWBO members who successfully embarked on the journey of owning their own business.

The book features proven success stories and is a great resource for entrepreneurs.

"Women business owners have a huge impact on our nation's economy, and the OPEN Network is committed to helping fuel their continued growth and entrepreneurial success. We're proud to sponsor this book series and believe that it will benefit women business owners who are trying to take their companies to the next level," says Susan Sobbott, president of the OPEN Network.

Adds Beverly Inman-Ebel, NAWBO President and chief executive officer of TLC Talk Listen Communicate, LLC in Chattanooga, Tenn.: "Although there are a large number of business books on the market, this book paves the way for women entrepreneurs to prepare to make the move to owning their own business."

"The National Women's Business Council states an average of 424 women a day started businesses between 1997 and 2002. These numbers prove that there's quite a demand for a book providing advice to women entrepreneurs," said Beverly Inman-Ebel, NAWBO President and chief executive officer of TLC Talk Listen Communicate, LLC in Chattanooga, Tenn. "We're thankful to OPEN: The Small Business Network from American Express for showing their commitment to women business owners through the sponsorship of this book series."

This book was penned by writer Diane Sears and is the second of the three book series to be published by NAWBO. The third book, "Money Matters," which will be published in February 2005, will address business financing.

NAWBO's first book, "Taking an Idea to Market: How to Turn Your Vision into a Successful Business Venture," covered topics ranging from market research and developing a business plan to financing options and protecting your business through copyrights and incorporation. Successful women entrepreneurs and industry experts share their advice and expertise, and explain how women business owners can carve out a unique market position. Case studies highlight best practices and the experiences of NAWBO members in starting and growing their businesses.