Starting a New Business - Advice- Part 2

• The Dynamic Journey of Entrepreneurship: Action and Consistency

• Dream Catching and Progress: The Journey of Consistent Persistence

• Building Confidence and Support Networks for Entrepreneurial Success

• Taking Action Today: The Importance of Starting Now and Finding the Right Co-Founder

• The Realities and Rewards of Entrepreneurship

The Dynamic Journey of Entrepreneurship: Action and Consistency

Being an entrepreneur is wearing multiple hats. I would like to urge the young entrepreneurs to take the ACT. In the dynamic world that we live in today, we are flooded with ideas. But taking that first step towards realising your idea no matter how small, it is important. The first step will make all the difference. Another thing is being consistent. Entrepreneurship looks exciting because people out there see you grow. However behind this success there is a lot of hard work, a lot of compromises, frustrations, learnings, and so much more that it molds and blends you into a beautiful sculpture. So yes, it's an exciting journey and what's important is having fun and enjoying it. 

You don't need to look serious, you need to be sincere about it.

​​Pradnya Kakade-Singh, Founder, The Brand March

Dream Catching and Progress: The Journey of Consistent Persistence

Be your own dream catcher, be consistent, persistent in pursuing goals. During tough times, taking a short break is better than quitting. Keep progressing by achieving small milestones day by day. Progress over perfection is the key. Nobody is perfect. Be kind to yourself and all around us in this stressful journey. When we reach our desired destination, the quality of the journey matters much. Understand that everyone's clock is different and make no comparison with anyone else and live with the hope that the right and the best time is yet to come. Spend more time with young kids and pets, they make your life beautiful!

Anitha Gayathri Mariappan, Founder, BZE Accounting Pte Ltd

Building Confidence and Support Networks for Entrepreneurial Success

1. Believe in yourself and don't be afraid to make mistakes.

2. Build a supportive network and take guidance wherever possible. 

3. Stay focused on your goals and never give up.

Pooja Jain, Founder, Rainbow Media House

Taking Action Today: The Importance of Starting Now and Finding the Right Co-Founder

Start today and do not delay your dreams anymore. Find a right Co-founder who will support you in the entire journey as there will be a lot of ups and downs in the flow. Last but not the least, don't hold back yourself just because you are a Female. Today the world is a lot more supportive and adaptive to a Female founder.

Nutan Khimasiya, Founder, Zepper

The Realities and Rewards of Entrepreneurship

Don't! Just kidding :) It was never my intention to work for myself. Now EVERYONE is my boss and there's so much stress. But at the end of the day... it's YOURS! For me, vacation doesn't truly exist (yet.) I've had fires to put out and I can't control the timing. But I've handled them from the Dominican and my in-laws in France. I have, however, turned off my phone and put an OoO for some time in Sedona where I really needed to check out. My business is based around full time travel so it's an adventure even if not a vacation. I work many Sundays but can take Tuesday afternoon for mimosa pedis if my work is caught up. It's not for everyone but if you really want it... you can do it!

Jessica Shine, Founder, Brands That Shine