These
eye-opening statistics from the Washington
DC-based
Center for Women's Business Research
paint a clear picture of a rapidly growing
trend.
I've
heard it referred to before as a "revolution"
and I think that's right on the money!
Are you part of this trend?
Women
business owners are critically important
to the American economy. America's 10.1
million women owned businesses employ
21.5 million people and contribute $3.2
trillion in sales to the US economy.
The
world of business and entrepreneurship
is no longer comprised of men in suits.
The changing landscape of the world and
the economy are opening more doors for
women now than at any other time in history,
and without question, women are charging
through those doors in ever increasing
numbers.
Women
are gaining their rightful place in the business world,
and entrepreneurship through a business
marketed
on the Internet should is no exception!
It doesn't matter where you are in your
life, or where you have been. Neither
your education level nor your job experience
has anything to do with what drives you
or what you are capable of achieving.
There
are amazing opportunities for a women who are
starting a business right from the comfort
of their home and build it into something
that can take care of their life, their
family and their future retirement as
well.
There
are women taking the plunge into entrepreneurship
each day. Although the concept of starting
your own business may seem daunting, there are
many tools and resources available to
guide you. Desire and the passion to flourish
are the key building blocks to success.
A
successful home based business can go
a long way towards eliminating the stress
of making ends meet and lacking the luxury
of free time.
Your
business can be your outlet for self-expression.
It can lead you towards contentment, confidence,
and self-worth… things even more
important than the almighty dollar.
Come
on ladies! This article is a call to
action. You can take advantage of
the endless possibilities that entrepreneurship
has to offer. The Internet needs women
to lead the way. The opportunity is there
and all you have to do is take the initiative
to get involved.
Let's
take a look at what you can do to get
yourself moving successfully down the
path of starting and operating your own
business:
-
C
hoose
a business that has the potential to
provide you with the financial rewards
you require to live the lifestyle you
desire.
-
Avoid
a business that will ultimately turn
into a job which you must work 80-90
hours per week in order for it to succeed.
Your goal is to make money, but also
be able to enjoy your life and have
time with your family and friends.
-
Learn
everything you can about the type of people
you will be marketing to. This is often referred
to a neich marketing. By giving some thought to
the products you are marketing you can then identify
the types of people who would be most interested in them. Make them
feel comfortable about working with
you; relate to their current situations.
One approach that is very effective is to list
the reasons you like the product and decided to
market it. Chances are usually very good that there
a millions of people who would feel the same way you do about it.
-
Develop
a marketing plan. Don't just
start your business without planning.
Get a good understanding of what is
involved in your advertising and promotional
efforts, and find professionals to help
you where needed to make sure you get
things done efficiently.
-
Don't
give up before you give your business
a chance to prosper. Very few businesses
come rushing out the gate successfully,
but that does not mean that they will
not succeed in time. Give your business
a chance to grow. Success does not happen
over night, and a new business needs
time to establish itself.
-
Work
from home to keep expenses low. If your
business can be operated from home,
then definitely take advantage of that
luxury.
-
Be
persistent and stay focused on the task
at hand. Learn from your experiences
and stay committed to what is working
for you. Avoid repeating mistakes and
you will save yourself valuable time
and money.
-
Use
technology as a tool for building your
business. You can be on the cutting-edge
by using telephones, computers, the
Internet, and fax machines to keep your
business running. More importantly,
using technology can also allow you
to operate your business from anywhere
that you want to be, and that is the
definition of true freedom.
another panel on female entrepreneurs
MercuryNews.com - August 8, 2010
There are encouraging signs that a new wave of women entrepreneurs is positioning itself to erode the historic gender imbalance in high-tech entrepreneurship... |
Right
here at this website, I am offering you
information about a business that you
can operate from the comfort of your own
home that is truly changing lives, including
my own. I have taken the initiative and
have taken steps towards changing my future.
Did
you know that one in every eleven adult
women owns a business?