Empowerment opportunities for women are greater than ever before with social technologies expanding an organization’s and individual’s reach worldwide in both developing and developed countries.

Social technologies have changed the way individuals network and build relationships, opening communication channels that were never before available.

The use of social technologies can provide empowerment and economic development by giving women a platform for communications/collaboration, customer service, gaining exposure and creating awareness, gaining new customers, and increasing revenue/profits.

Knowledge of the benefits realized from using social technologies for business purposes will provide empowerment for women around the globe leading to economic development.