The most successful businesswomen are those who can think outside the box. They don't just follow the status quo--they're always searching for ways to make their businesses more efficient, profitable, and competitive.

In this era of technological advancement, it's imperative to have a plan to keep up with the ever-changing world of business. The most successful businesswomen understand the importance of adapting to new technology and learning new skills.

They also understand the need to stay current with the latest trends in order to remain competitive--that they must always be looking for ways to improve their businesses.

In this blog post, we've rounded up the 7 most notable women in the field of business. They have the mindset of a visionary and are always thinking about how to make their businesses better. 

Melanie Perkins

Melanie Perkins is an entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Canva, an online design platform with over 60 million monthly active users.

Perkins has been recognized as one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Media and one of Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business. She was named Young Australian of the Year in 2016. She is also passionate about her advocacy for women in tech and startups.

When asked about her advice for entrepreneurs, Perkins said: 

"I get to work with the smartest people I have ever met, get to invent, get to realize my vision. My biggest piece of advice for any entrepreneur is to solve a real problem. If you find a problem that people care about, then it will make every other aspect of running a business much easier."

Canva is awesome, by the way, if you haven't used it yet. It takes the intimidating factors of design and simplifies them for a broader audience to be able to create beautiful digital content. Instagram posts, infographics, resumes, blog posts, and much more can be found on their website. It'll make you feel like a pro!

Angela Williams

A former executive of British Airways, Angela Williams is now the chair of software coding training provider Northcoders Group. 

Aside from British Airways, she has also worked with Sodexo, Land Securities, and Centrica. 

She is also currently the Group Chief People Officer of Post Office Ltd., a retail post office company that provides postal and financial services. Post Office, Ltd., has more than 11,000 branches in the U.K. She's quite inspiring.

Mary Barra

Mary Teresa Barra is an American business executive who is the chairman and CEO of General Motors Company. She has been in this role since January 2014 and is the first female CEO of a major global automaker.

Barra has been with GM for more than 40 years and has held a variety of senior leadership positions prior to becoming CEO. Some of her greatest accomplishments include spearheading the company's transition to producing more fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly vehicles.

Under her leadership, GM has become a leader in electric and autonomous vehicles and is working to make them more affordable and accessible to consumers.

Barra is a driving force behind GM's vision to create a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion, and is making significant progress towards that goal.

Nemonte Nenquimo

Although not in the field of business, Nemonte Nenquimo is included in this list because she is a visionary and a true leader. 

She is an indigenous Ecuadorian woman and environmental activist who has been working to protect the Amazon rainforest for over a decade. She is the president of the Waorani indigenous community of Ecuador and the founder of the Waorani Women's Association.

Nemonte has worked tirelessly to promote the rights of indigenous people and to protect the Amazon rainforest from the damaging effects of oil extraction and deforestation.

She is an inspiration to many, and her work has earned her numerous awards, including the Goldman Environmental Prize.

Virginia Halas McCaskey

Virginia Halas McCaskey is the owner of the Chicago Bears. She is the daughter of George Halas, who founded the team in 1920. Virginia has been the owner of the Bears since 1983.

She is the oldest living owner of an NFL team. Virginia's greatest accomplishments include helping the Bears win Super Bowl XX in the 1985 season. 

And what an amazing team that was! Walter Peyton, Mike Singletary, Kevin Butler, Jim McMahon, and William "Refrigerator" Perry. 

Julie Sweet

Julie Sweet is an American business executive who is currently the CEO of Accenture.

She has been named one of Forbes' most powerful women in the world and one of Fortune's most powerful women in business. With her leadership, Accenture has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute.

Sweet is a champion for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and she has been instrumental in Accenture's efforts to close the gender pay gap. She is also a strong advocate for STEM education and has worked with Accenture Foundation to provide scholarships and mentorship to women in technology.

Sheryl Sandberg

Sheryl Sandberg is an American business executive and author. She is the chief operating officer (COO) of Facebook and founder of Leanin.org.

In June 2012, she was elected to Facebook's board of directors by the existing board members, becoming the first woman to serve on its board.

Sandberg was born in Washington, D.C but was raised in North Miami Beach, Florida, where she attended public school.

She graduated from Harvard College in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and was awarded the John H. Williams Prize for being the top graduating student in economics.

Conclusion

It's no secret that the business field is still very much a man's world. But that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of inspiring and successful women out there making a name for themselves. 

These women are all proof that anything is possible with hard work, dedication, and a little bit of elbow grease. So whatever your business goals may be, don't be afraid to go after them with everything you've got. You just might surprise yourself with what you're able to achieve.

If you're a woman looking to build a successful business, the wonderful people at Women in Business Club are always ready to help you. They offer resources, support, connections, and global networking opportunities to help you every step of the way.

Whether you're just starting out or you're already running a multimillion-dollar business, they can provide the tools you need to grow and succeed. Join them today and build a better future for women in business together!