Women are opening up new small business at a faster pace than men according to recent reports. But many still face higher hurdles for success than their male counterparts. On today's show, Ralph sits down with Hope Lopez of El Azteca Mexican Restaurants in Dover to discuss what it takes to successfully run a small business and the unique challenges female entrepreneurs face in today's economy.

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Check out El Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Dover at 859 N. Dupont Highway, Dover DE 19901 or their newest location in Rehoboth at 20672 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

Visit their website for more information (http://www.aztecadelaware.com).

Link to Federal Reserve Report: https://www.newyorkfed.org/medialibrary/media/smallbusiness/2016/SBCS-Report-WomenOwnedFirms-2016.pdf 

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