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MPW Entrepreneurs: The best advice they’ve received

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The Fortune Most Powerful Women search for extraordinary entrepreneurs is on.

We’re looking for 10 female founders of innovative and thriving U.S. or international companies with revenue between $1 million and $25 million. To request an application form or to nominate someone you know, please email Elizabeth Busch at Elizabeth_Busch@fortuneconf.com by Monday, July 25. For more information about the application process, visit our Facebook page here.

In this video, our winning entrepreneurs from the 2009 and 2010 programs share their best advice, from trusting their instincts to learning how to delegate:

What’s the best business advice you’ve ever received?

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