BUILD Mag June 2023

What, in your opinion is something that is often over-looked as
a small business, but that you have learnt is really important
to pay attention to, for the success of your business?
Treat yourself like a business with big dreams and as if you are established
already, don’t treat yourself like a charity case. Work hard, put in the work,
don’t sit back, go to the events/markets/pop ups, talk to your customers,
market yourself, learn and invest in knowing all there is to know about your
product, and follow what the legal requirements are for selling your particular
products.
Our target audience is small women-owned businesses, which you can
relate to. Would you like to share any advice or insight for other
aspiring businesswomen, that you learnt from owning and running
your businesses?
Don’t underestimate how amazing you are! Make your intention clear and keep the
Almighty in your mind, when you falter, talk to Him first. When you don’t have an order
or you need some sales talk to Him, when you need advice ask Allah. Then talk to
everyone else that you need to, recruit your family, your neighbours, your friends. Do
NOT be afraid to ask for help, ask for advice or to put yourself out there. And don’t be
embarrassed by showing that this business is what you need right now, there is
nothing embarrassing about building an empire, you may encounter moments where
you are made to feel bad or you feel like you can’t make it, don’t lose focus on the goal.
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