A woman entrepreneur? One of the most doubt-filled question or probably the most arguable notion that exists in the 21st century. The feminine workforce dates back to the colonial era, but history says; active participation of women in business started during World War II, since, men marched off to war, the responsibility of earning bread fell upon the women left behind. It was during this period, women began to discover their self-sustaining capacity, taking on authoritative positions at home and business. Initial years were tough and women taking up business as a profession were treated as inferior.
You have a great idea and are energetic and enthusiastic about starting your business. But there is a problem: you just don’t have the necessary funds to get going. You are stuck in second gear as the song from the popular series Friends goes. Here are some ideas you can cash in on to get your business going. Basically, there are two ways you can fund your business: debt and equity. Let’s take a look at both options. Debt Shakespeare wisely said, “Neither a borrower nor a lender be.” But if borrow you must, think carefully before taking up the […]
There’s nothing to equal the joy of starting your own business and seeing it take off. What you need is a great idea and the ability to work really hard. Here are some stellar business ideas to get you thinking. The hard work is up to you so before you decide to start out on your own, make that commitment to hard work. Most of these ideas do not need a great deal of investment in terms of money but you do need to make that all-important investment of time. Career coaching If you have a knack for training, why […]
Starting a new business can be exciting but it’s also fraught with challenges. You have plans and ideas. But you may well find that putting them into operation in the real world isn’t easy. Getting an office space is one of the biggest hurdles you will face. Just this one element can soak up your budget like a sponge. But how can you conduct a business without a place to do it from? There’s an affordable and brilliant answer to the problem. Go virtual. In other words, opt for a virtual office. This means having an office without actually having […]
As a freelancer, you can view the world as a series of opportunities. On the plus side is a lot of freedom to plan your day but it also requires discipline. You are your own boss and you need to be good at making the right rules to succeed. The first thing you need to do is make a marketing/business plan. Put everything on paper: what you want to achieve and the important issues and challenges you face. Once you see it all on paper, you will be able to think clearly and make decisions before you’ve taken the plunge. […]
You spend a third of your life at work. What is your relationship with the people you spend so much time with? People who work well together achieve greater success together. When you enjoy working with your colleagues and look forward to interacting with them, everyone benefits. Working with people with whom you have a great relationship, makes work more fun. Morale is high which leads to better productivity, which leads to better results. When people care about the people they work with, things get done faster. Human beings are naturally social creatures. We crave friendship and positive interactions. So […]
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