Celebrating International Women's Day as an entrepreneur!
Did you know that Sunday, March 8
th, 2020 is International Women's Day? It's a day to celebrate the women of your life, from your mother to sisters to spouse to daughters and co-workers. It's also a day take stock of what you've achieved as a woman. If you're a women considering starting your own business but struggling to get your idea off the ground, you're not alone. It's no secret that women are rising to the top in business, but can struggle simply because of their gender. To help, we've rounded up some essential tips to consider when starting a business as a woman.
Fit your business into your life
Running a business involves long hours of work and this can be more complicated for women than men. If you do the bulk of the domestic care work, whether that's caring for your children or looking after an elderly parent, you may need to ask for help while getting your business off the ground. Make sure that you know how you can fit your business into your lifestyle so you don't burn out.
Find support and network from there
One of the challenges faced by women in business is that they're generally excluded from the boys' club of powerful, established players. This isn't always deliberate but it can happen. If possible, network with people in your local community and attend women in business workshops. It pays to be around like-minded, influential people as there are always ways of helping each other.
Get marketing
Launching a business can be tough whether you're a male or female. However, many females can use social media and marketing as their strength - Reach out other women when you need help, hone in on your communication skills, and don't be afraid to mark your business with a €˜woman-owned and operated' stamp!
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