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Ways to Contrive and Empower Women Entrepreneurs

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By Aparna RoyIt took about centuries of endurance and effort for women to be recognised as the second gender in the society. After years of working like Trojans, the women have established their rights and acquired their dependency. The awareness of the fact that self-dependency is the path towards absolute liberation is what admonished a large number of females stride towards their goals. In the last few years, their participation has been quite measurable; from having composure over their objectives to launching their footprints in the different verticals and dimensions of life and businesses.

The areas in which women have acquired grip are many but today we are zooming in the startup space in which they had established new records of achievements. The pace in which the startup ecosystem has grown over the years, it has provided ample scopes to budding entrepreneurs. It is a very fortunate thing that in this present world entrepreneurship is not gender bias as the gates to the opportune space is open to both men and women.

This has been one of the most effective steps taken towards uplifting the stature of women who were regarded physically as well as psychologically inferior to their counterparts and were subjected to many social and religious stigmas. And fortunately these endeavours have facilitated the growth and and advancements to every big and small businesswomen.

No battle can be fought alone, and in this battle of equality and deserved chances, many have taken an active participation of every sympathetic men, the government, and NGOs. Despite of all the inputs a gender imbalance still lingers in the startup environment which needs to be worked upon and diminished.
Few strategized schemes, an optimistic attitude and a proposed plan of actions needs to be implemented in order to completely magnify their position in the business world.

Apart from the various proposed actions, there are other few strategies which if wielded and followed dedicatedly will strengthen the power and position of the women entrepreneurs. Some of these are listed below:

• The first and the foremost thing to be done is to modify the education facilities. Finer schemes and programmes, classes, counselling and training related to management skills, business, and Ways to Contrive and Empower Women Entrepreneurs.

• Institutions that provide financial help or support to aspiring women must be multiplied. Commercial and economic support should be given to both large and small entrepreneurs. This will boost ease the monetary worries of the aspiring minds.

• A Women Entrepreneur’s Guidance Cell must be initiated to cater to the various issues and need of the women. Leaving basic as well as major issues unattended or ignored is likely to kill positivity and belief in them.

• As mentioned, the government has taken significant measure for the upliftment of the women entrepreneurs. But, it has to make sure that these schemes and programmes are being followed and delivered appropriately. However, the government needs to introduce more such schemes and programmes.

• Many women will not be aware of the facilities that are available to them. So awareness about these must be delivered to them. This will make them familiar with the entrepreneurial concepts, scopes, characteristics etc.

• Skill development classes are must to have. Many women might not know how exactly to utilize their talents. Polishing their skills will enhance their ability which automatically will give them direction towards making new ventures.

• Last but not least, the guidance extended to women entrepreneurs to help them in setting up their businesses is the call of the hour. A mentor will administer the business idea in the rich direction which will reduce the risk of failures and provide moral, psychological support and a strong spine to them.

Little yet effective steps, support and supervision buoy up women entrepreneurs combat all the ups and downs coming their way and shape their vision into reality.