Women Lines

I will love to share link of an article http://www.udaangroup.com/effective-networking-for-entrepreneurs.html… ..written  by my friend Smitha Chandrashekharan
This article made me think that whats the real requirement for entrepreneurs?

Any woman who is into business is always looking for more contacts, networking platforms, forums where she can enhance her  business contacts and also expand her business.In order to expand their business they have to meet right segment of people and also  create awareness about their business products. Udaan ,Indian Women Entrepreneurs Club  in Singapore,  is a platform for all business women  to meet like minded people and to create visibility for their business.   

Home business do have a positive element that women can manage their time well between family and business. But at times its quite challenging to keep themselves motivated and enthusiastic about their business as there are so many other commitments they have to carry on. In regular routine while taking care of family its challenging for women to do their business sincerely. They need to meet people who are into same field and same type of business, so that they can benefit from each other’s experience. What my experience teaches me that when we meet new people we learn a lot from each other insight . Its all about sharing and discussing  about yourself. 

When I meet new people, through sharing, I got many innovative ideas, opportunities and also I came across concept of leveraging with different groups.Udaan is such an avenue  where women can  share about their challenges and look for solutions.  In order to provide more support to its members Udaan is also having Advisory committee, which will be having experienced entrepreneurs to guide and support them.  They can get benefits of getting listed in the directory, their products can be displayed in the product album section for the members, they can get benefits  of public outreach while Udaan is organizing various events throughout year.When entrepreneurs  become Udaan member they can get referral benefits from other members of the club. Its all about getting together at one place and mutually benefiting each other.That is called strength of working together.  WIN-WIN.
God helps those who help themselves. Its all about starting thinking about business with a new concept and having bigger vision in life. Entrpreneurs  only grow when they are having both inward and outward growth. Udaan promises entrepreneurs that they will be benefited in both ways. Join Udaan’s flight to sucess and prosperity……welcome to www.udaangroup.com!

Are you thinking to start a business?

BUSSINESS WOMAN IN ACTION

You are not alone!

Its reported that women are starting business  twice a rate as man. There are plenty of reasons why women want to start a business  and establish themselves as entrepreneurs. Child care concern, lack of job security, threats of job loss, the potential for increasing  income, and major reason what I think is the need for flexible work schedules. Its not a easy task to establish any business. I searched out through some books which discuss about these traits which I want to share with my blog readers.

Make no mistake, It will take a lot of persistence and hard work to get you from a great idea to profit making business. It has to be something that you really want to do, a real burning desire that motivates you into action.  You will need this motivation, determination, doggedness to drive and sustain you through this new way of life. It is both exciting to contemplate going into business for yourself, and frightening as you worry about the changes, that the business will  bring to you and to your family with the fear of failing of the idea itself!

Qualities which are common in entrepreneurs are-

1.PROFESSIONALISM- Business has to be treated as a business whether you work out at office, a centre, or why not your home! You have to be particular about your working hours, stationary, treating customers, and business contacts in a professional manner, staying current with the latest information in your trade, and conducting yourself in a manner that establishes you as an expert in your field.

2.SELF-CONFIDENCE- Prepare yourself well for your business, this will infill you with confidence and then you can handle your tasks very well. Take to to research the ventures that interest you. A good business plan will only help you to succeed. Its always good to investigate, research, observe how others are carrying their business,. When you observe others doing and moreover you research about their failures, success history, it gives you edge in terms of having confidence to meet those obstacles.

3. PERSISTANCE- It is true that if you want to succeed you will have to persevere to reach your goals. If you need an answer concerning to your business,someone can help you, you have to just look around. Don’t leave hope if you are not getting your answers easily, but be persistent. You may have to face many obstacles, problems, and other negative things but you have to be firm and continue your work. Your persistence can play very important role in your success.

4. FLEXIBILITY- When you start your business you have to be open minded.  You have to be open to any other opportunity which can suddenly pop in front of you. I read one example that there was one lady who opened one antique shop in her remodeled barn. She decided to carry lace curtains and pottery. There was such a demand for the curtains that now she advertise them in several magazines.  The point is that when you start your business  to serve a certain market, but because of new customer demand your business may go in entirely new direction than you expected.  You have to be alert and ready to change direction. The survival of your business may depend on your willingness to change.

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