Five tips to help you in your entrepreneurial journey

In the past couple of years, female entrepreneurship has become an increasingly talked about subject in Tunisia. Multiple funds, NGOs and institutions offer resources to female entrepreneurs in order to help them build their businesses and provide them with tools that are specific to their needs. While this dichotomy of entrepreneurship or some people in general can see business as unnecessary or even discriminatory, it is clear that there is an urging need for initiatives that encourage female entrepreneurship. Tunisia has known the success of many women entrepreneurs whose efforts have been recognized nationally and internationally in recent years. It is certain that to achieve success in a field as competitive and as brutal as business , you need to be inspired and ask for advice. So, here are five tips that can help you in your entrepreneurial journey to successfully starting your own business:

1. Embrace who you are :

It is easy to give into people’s ideas of what an entrepreneur should be. Sometimes society can make you think that having certain traits that do not necessarily fall under the category of “power” that you can’t succeed. People generally perceive stereotypes and you can prove them wrong. You can do so by embracing all the traits that you perceive as determining factors of your success whether that is kindness, perfection, or intuition. It is up to you to define what an entrepreneur is.

2. Educate yourself :

In today’s world, knowledge is key to everything. We live in the age of exponential progress. Therefore , being up to date about the latest trends and subjects related to your field of work is crucial for your success. You can be interested in technical skills that you may not have acquired throughout your education. Thankfully , the internet makes it easy to enroll in classes offered by the most prestigious universities in the world. Multiple websites are in your reach in order for you to grow and to learn more such as: Coursera , EDX , Udemy .

3. Be on the look out for opportunities :

One of the great things about the internet is that it can make you manufacture your own luck. If you have the time and energy , you can basically find the resources that suit your needs. Whether you are looking for a mentorship program , a business coach , a fund to set your company on its feet , the internet is much more efficient than any other mean. Websites such as Marj3 and Mina7 offer multiple opportunities in different fields. On the national level , the Women’s Enterprise for Sustainability can be a great opportunity of your looking for business accompaniment. On the international level , opportunities such as SHE Entrepreneurs might interest you if you are looking to acquire both technical and personal skills while launching your business.

4. Rely on others :

Yes, you read that correctly. It takes a village to get a company up and running. So , you don’t have to do it all by yourself. To succeed you have to work with others and to delegate tasks. You must have a system of partners you can trust and rely on professionally to get you through the hardships that will come your way. Surround yourself with like-minded people who value your dreams and contribute to your growth.

5. Embrace failure :

Some consider that failure is not option but the truth is , most times failure is inevitable. From tech giants like Apple to the grocery store in your neighborhood , there are phases when times are tough and business is bad. Having setbacks along the way does not determine the journey you go through to build your business. One rational way of looking at things is by preparing yourself for whatever the business world might bring you. Work hard but don’t be discouraged if failure comes in your way. Think of it as a milestone on your to your success and to your company’s flourishment.

There are many ways to be a successful female entrepreneur and the best way to be one is to be yourself , to focus on your growth , to be proactive to the world around you , to include others in your success and to get to the finish line at your own pace.