Every day there are more women who manage to have a own business. And it is that, although undertaking is challenging, the opportunity to get ahead, meet goals and be independent, is worth much more.
Therefore, within the framework of the commemoration of the International Women’s Daythe entrepreneurs of Unstoppable Womena program promoted by AFP Integra in alliance with Compartamos Financiera and Ikigai Social Laboratory, which provides Peruvian women with the necessary tools to grow professionally and thus improve their economic and social situation, share 8 reasons to give you that extra push you need to encourage you to fight for your dreams:
- Gain personal autonomy: Most entrepreneurs agree that creating their own business has been an important step towards a more autonomous life. Many women who come from different contexts, including situations of violence, have found in entrepreneurship the way to fend for themselves and have their rights and opinions respected, without depending on others.
- Work on what you are passionate about: Today many people have jobs that do not motivate them or make them happy. For the Unstoppable Women, entrepreneurship meant building a business based on their vision and purpose. They know that there is nothing more satisfying than dedicating themselves to what they are truly passionate about, because that gives them much more motivation and energy to move forward and continue growing as professionals.
- Achieve financial independence: The desire – or the need – to be financially independent is another reason why many Unstoppable Women decide to start their own business. Although at the beginning the sales may not be very high and the earnings must be reinvested in keeping the business afloat, over time that effort will pay off and can allow you to have the economic stability necessary to sustain yourself, give yourself your tastes and even invest. in new projects.
- Grow as a professional: Managing a business involves acquiring new skills and expanding the range of knowledge. The entrepreneurs of Mujeres Imparables, for example, through training and specialization courses, have learned about finances, sales management and social media management, which gives them the opportunity to be more in touch with all areas of their business. and give it the necessary foundations to grow healthy and strong.
- Have better control of your times: Being the owners of their own businesses, the Unstoppable Women declared that they had learned to better manage their time and establish their priorities. In this way, they were able to find the balance that worked best for them. They remind us that this flexibility must be accompanied by a lot of discipline to achieve the goals you set for yourself.
- Connect with people: Starting a business can lead you to connect emotionally with other people, whether they are clients or potential clients, or other entrepreneurs with whom you can share learning. This is an important source of enrichment, both professionally and personally.
- Express your creativity: Creativity has no limits. The Unstoppable Women demonstrate every day that starting a new business opens many doors for you to test yourself and achieve that balance between a creative and profitable idea that helps you achieve better results. Owning a business can give you the freedom to innovate and experiment with your ideas, strategies and designs.
- Feel empowered: The entrepreneurs of Mujeres Imparables can attest to this: today, they are their own bosses and feel empowered and ready to face the challenges that come. They create their own professional path according to their vision and goals.
You know, undertaking is quite a challenge, but the path is enriching. Do not forget that it is never too late to start something new, you just need a lot of desire and confidence in your abilities.
