Women owned businesses are highly increasing in the economies of almost all countries. The hidden entrepreneurial potentials of women have gradually been changing with the growing sensitivity to the role and economic status in the society. This paper deals with prospects of women entrepreneurs in Cuddalore district. It outlines the various indicators on prospects of women entrepreneurs and such indicators are quantified and analyzed. This paper concludes with some interesting findings.

KEYWORDS: Women, entrepreneurs, houses, business, unorganized sector