10 steps to be a successful woman  entrepreneur...

Gone are those days when men were far superior to women. Today’s scenario is different. Today both are looked up equal and qualified holding leadership and entrepreneurial skills at different levels in different zones of the world. Some very well considered  names in this context would be Naina Lal Kidwai - HSBC country head and the group general Manager, Sheryl Sandberg-COO Facebook and many more to go.

The new generation of women have overcome all the negative aspects of life and have proved all these nightmares false. They are much more positive, far sighted and strong in their thoughts and opinions. One of the best cited examples in this context would be Indra Nooyi – CEO Pepsico , the current chairman and CFO of the second largest food and beverage business, Pepsico. She started her career as a product manager positions at Jhonson and Johnson and textile firm Mettur Beardsell . Naina Lal Kidwai, being a second example, is the group general manager and country head of HSBC India. She was also the first woman to graduate from Harward University. Researchers such as Raina Habiby Anderson, have interviewed 250 successful female entrepreneur and career women in developing countries like Africa, Asia, Latin America and have come out with some specific traits of women Entrepreneurs .In this interview she came to know that women have served highest dignity positions in the country and abroad and have proved to be highly qualified and even more than men in all spheres of life. Sheryl  Sandberg- COO facebook ,says there is just the difference in the outlook of women to hold and take up challenges and tasks .Women in India have always underestimated themselves. They have much more hidden potential if they try to discover themselves. Today women have taken rapid leaps and strides in every professional field, are at demanding positions as CEO’S CXO’s and portray better examples to the world. They have enlightened the hidden name within a woman ,a leader and entrepreneur.

Some quotes’-

Sara Blakely- Founder of Spanx, youngest self-made female billionaire in America
"It's important to be willing to make mistakes. The worst thing that can happen is you become memorable."

-Wendy Kopp- Founder of Teach for America
"Change is not always a process of improvement. Sometimes it's a process of invention. When Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, he didn't start by trying to improve the candle. He decided that he wanted better light and went from there."

- Clara Barton- Founder of American Red Cross

"I may sometimes be willing to teach for nothing, but if paid at all, I shall never do a man's work for less than a man's pay."

- Martha Stewart- Founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
"My new motto is: When you're through changing, you're through."

Today, we’ll know more about the 10 steps that would tell you the secrets of a successful woman Entrepreneur.

1. Firstly, these women are undeterred i.e nothing can stop them in their way and passion for work. Even in the most difficult of times, situations, hurdles and hardships they come out undeterred.       

2. A positive attitude is so important. Many times we deal with situations in businesses when we take up risks and handle negative situations. Positive mind and soul attracts positive results.

3. These woman refuse to give up or quit..

4. Networking and talking to people-being a people’s person.

5. She has a strong, determined mind which can overcome obstacles in her way.

6. Focus on your task and work.

7. Compassion, Charity, the nature of giving..

8. Goal oriented , a self-driven, hardworking person.

             9. Integrity must be the very core of her character.

            10. A great entrepreneur is a great teacher.

Well, going by examples, we all know about Ms. Trevino’s company , has $13.5 million in revenue and a growth rate of 5.894.4%.P3S based in San Antonio, provides Information technical services to government agencies. Mary Ellen being the former vice president understands the need of the government and the country. This has helped her to reach where she is today. Selina Lo ,the president and CEO of Ruckus Wireless ran a networking startup managing the load balancing switches. She also cofounded Centillon Networks ,to develop Ethernet switches. Ruckus wireless solutions to provide broadband services, WLAN, Play carrier services. They show passion, dedication and perseverence for work. They have that willingness to overcome all hurdles and obstacles. Many like J.K Rowling started later in their lives when they were  to do and settled in lives. Julia Child(Chef)started later in her life. Sam Walton (Wal-Mart) also started later, when experience and passion and dedication drove their business to great heights .It’s life and experience which drives you.

There is no procrastination in startup. These are original ideas and original people. They never go into the depth of things. They are 24*7 on job with no vacations, no sick days ,no holidays ,no leaves but just with one sole goal and spirit of innovation. Desire to do something different and new drives them the long-way.

1.     THESE WOMEN ARE UNDETERRED.

They go along the way handling all hurdles, all hardships and burden. They overcome all difficulties that come their way. Thus, they go undeterred. The passion helps them overcome all hurdles. They have this very strong inner strength ,will power to bear along and wait for the right time. Their positive outlook to discover and innovate helps them to stand through the thick and thin times. Thus, they go undeterred.

2.     POSITIVE MIND FOR A SUCCESSFUL MIND.

Think positive ,be positive. The book the secret throws great light in it’ words .It has been said that the waves you send back come back to you. If you send back positive waves and wibes they come back to you as the same. These women are no different but they never let negative thoughts shatter them

3.     REFUSAL TO QUIT ATTITUDE.

The Refusal to quit. The not giving attitude is what drives them. They are undeterred. They handle all obstacles bravely and with courage. Success depends on making mistakes and admitting to the mistakes in your stride.

4.     THE SKILL TO ‘NETWORK’.

Networking does it all. Networking helps to understand and communicate well among colleagues .It also helps to share out each others problems and find better solutions to it all. Networking does half the things you need to be successful. So gear up…interact…talk…speak out…be it resorting to social platforms to reach out more and communicate better.

5.     A STRONG MIND WHICH CAN OVERCOME OBSTACLES IN HER WAY

A strong mind makes a deterred, strong and successful woman. They have the passion to do great work. They can handle all obstacles in a positive way. They learn each time they proceed.

6.     SETS HER OWN GOALS:.

She sets her own goals .She loves her work. She sets her targets and achieves them bearing all obstacles and hurdles, that’s why she is undeterred. And above all shes strong and positive in her own way! This can be done through recording and writing on your goals to achieve them on time. She learns around how to share your vision

7.     SHE IS FOCUSSED ON THE NEXT STEP.                                                                                                                                              

She knows what’s coming up next. She sets targets and knows what she has to do next. We must have a stubborn resolve to see ourselves to the other side .Being soft hearted is equally important. She is also driven by charity and compassion ,to donate ,to help others in the learning process. She does’nt need to step on others to be compassionate ,she never needs to victimize people for success, she knows the right way to achieve it.

8.     DRIVEN BY GOALS AND LEARNS BY MISTAKES:

She is humble to learn for each of her mistakes .She has targets, records and keeps learning in each phase of work and life. She never gives up. She bears all hardships and takes up the challenges and strategies to be successful in life through self-made mistakes.

9.     INTEGRITY BINDS HER CHARACTER:

Integrity must be the very core of her character. She      always puts honor before dollars and lives by her convictions. People seek to do business with those they trust. Many successful entrepreneurs started later in life. J. K. Rowling (Harry Potter author), Julia Child (chef), and Sam Walton (Wal-Mart) all started their wildly successful brands after they were comfortably along in their lives. Having the experience that comes with age can give you a unique outlook on your business. Life experiences bring depth that the most educated young adult, by his or her nature, is less able to foresee.

10.  A GREAT TEACHER AND A LEARNER :

She teaches, sets examples ,learns by her own mistakes and never gives up. 10 steps and helps to mould great women ,leaders and entrepreneurs for tomorrow. Yes, there is a section among women who believe in short-cuts but at the same time there is no dearth of women who are confident ,believe in themselves and have enormous fire in their bellies to take on the best in the business and beat them at their own game. Entrepreneurs are movers and shakers .A great learner always learns through his mistakes ,takes to assistance to other great leaders around him and never shows pride in whatever he achieves ;is open to learning and then sharing and teaching all the around.

So  don’t be demotivated if you have anyone of them missing within you…..because she believes in learning each day through her mistakes ..she is undeterred, challenging and she never gives up…be like her and here’s your way to go for a better human and a better Nation, because

remember no one is perfect and perfection is far from mankind!