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- We Can Only Learn From Other Women - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeRecently, I was thinking of the wonderful proliferation of organisations and communities across the globe which support women in business, but one of the things that really struck me was that very few of these organisations acknowledge the role men can play in helping women achieve their goals. ...
Views: 497(1 vote) - “A special place in hell for women who don’t help other women” - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeThis week, I had the wonderful privilege to attend National Women’s Enterprise Day in Portlaoise, Ireland where hundreds of women entrepreneurs and business owners gathered together to network, share experiences and connect! We had some amazing guest speakers, not least Dr Maureen Gaffney, an ...
Views: 497(1 vote) - What if it doesn’t work? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeAs we head into the last month of 2012, you might be spending some time reviewing your year; your highs and your lows. Did you have more highs than lows or vice versa? If you experienced more lows than highs, you might even be thinking “What if it doesn’t work? Should I pack it in ...
Views: 479 - Bored Bored Bored! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeWell, I read another article today about how fewer women are getting to the boards of companies and how even fewer women are getting to the CEO position. Why am I bored? There are two reasons: Firstly, I have read so many articles about this recently and whilst I am a champion of women in ...
Views: 465 - Are Your Actions Inspired? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeToday I want to talk to you about something that is a key question for business owners and entrepreneurs. The question is “are you inspired by what you do?” When you wake up in the morning, are you excited about what’s coming ahead? Do you feel fired up about all you have to accomplish in ...
Views: 455(2 votes) - My Passion is Enough…erm, maybe not? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeOne of the biggest myths that I see perpetrated at the moment in the world of entrepreneurs and business owners is the idea that passion alone will make your business successful. You hear it all the time “do what you love and the money will follow” or “call the money in”. I have a belief in ...
Views: 450(2 votes) - I Am Wonder Woman…or Am I? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeI read an interesting article in the weekend papers and the article was discussing women who return to work very quickly after giving birth. The article profiled Yahoo CEO, Marissa Mayer who had her baby on 1 October and was back at work before the month was out. It also brought up the very ...
Views: 442(2 votes) - Entrepreneurs Building Business On Purpose - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeThis is the future. This is what the world needs. This is the answer. Wow, some pretty big and bold statements here! I recently read a great interview with Roy Spence in the online Entrepreneur magazine. Roy is the author of “It’s Not What You Sell, It’s What You Stand For”. He says he ...
Views: 439(1 vote) - A Woman Entrepreneur’s Olympic Sized Dream! - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeI am totally loving watching the Olympics right now, not because I am an avid sports fan (so unfortunately you won’t be seeing me in Rio in 2016!) but because of the endeavors of these amazingly strong and dedicated athletes. Such a huge amount of work, effort and commitment goes into preparing ...
Views: 436(1 vote) - “I Just Can’t Face It” - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeHow many times have you said that to yourself today? How many times did you tell yourself that before breakfast?? It’s ok, you can tell me as I have been that soldier too. How many of us have woken up and before our feet even touch the ground have thought this or had a sinking feeling in the ...
Views: 436(1 vote) - It’s All About The Money! - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeYesterday, I heard someone say very definitively that ‘if you’re in business, you’re only in it for the money’. I found myself a little perturbed by this very definite statement as whilst this may be the case for some people, there are others (including me) who are in business for a bigger ...
Views: 425 - Switch The Lights Off On Your Way Out - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeThis is probably one of the hardest things for you to do – the ability to “switch off”. It’s like we’re switched on all the time. We have so many roles to fulfill it feels like we have to be ‘ON’ all the time, even when we’re asleep. The trouble is when you never switch off, you never get ...
Views: 424(1 vote) - Women Are Not Great At Raising Their Game - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeI bet that got your attention right? Did it annoy you? Did it p*** you off? I hope so because it shows you have an inner compass which hates this type of headline! Problem is there are some people out there who believe this and before you ask, no, I don’t believe it’s true…I think there are a ...
Views: 413 - Do You Feel Like An Imposter? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeToday, I want to talk to you about a topic that’s very sensitive but one I think affects us all. Running your own business can be pretty scary stuff –you have to make a lot of decisions and you’re accountable and responsible for making it work. Equally, it’s exciting to be your own boss, make ...
Views: 407(1 vote) - Diamonds Are Your Best Friend – Not The Kind You Imagine - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeOne of the key things I talk to clients and prospective clients about is their diamond support team and in this article, I want to share with you the 5 key traits you need to look for in a support team. Your diamond support team is a group of people who support and guide you as you run your ...
Views: 402 - Women in Business Success – Can I Thrive As Well As Profit? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeI was watching a TV programme recently called “Thelma’s Gypsy Girls”. If you’re not familiar with the programme, it’s about a woman, Thelma, who is training young girls from the traveller community in dressmaking. In this particular episode, Thelma gets very sick and is out of the business for ...
Views: 402 - One of the Most Dangerous Things an Entrepreneur Can Say - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeI SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO EVERYTHING I think this is one of the most dangerous things you can ever say to yourself because it has the potential to destroy your confidence and your business. You might wonder why I’ve made such a strong statement. Here’s why… we are put on this earth for a ...
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