Her American dream
Data from the Immigration Policy Center in Washington has revealed that immigrant women are one of the fastest-growing groups of business owners in the US. Many of these women benefit from immigrant "enclave economies" which provide a support network. Obstacles such as lack of financial capital, language barriers and ethnic bias can be very challenging for immigrants trying to succeed in business.
See "Her American dream", Marilyn Gardner, The Christian Science Monitor, March 6, 2005