Did you know that businesses founded by women show significantly better financial returns, more than twice as much per dollar invested, than those that are male-led?
Yet, only 34% of businesses in Australia are owned and operated by women. Why is this the case? The short answer is – the Confidence Gap.
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Do you consider yourself a risk-taker? I hope your answer is yes! Taking risks is a part of life and being able to make major decisions is pivotal for any business owner.
However, if you aren’t afraid to take big risks, you’re one of the few women who actually consider themselves to be risk-takers. It’s sad but true. Women take fewer risks than men do in business. However, while women don’t tend to take traditional risks, I have no doubt that women are, and can be, fabulous risk-takers.
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Here’s a list of fifteen books that I think every female entrepreneur needs to read. These are my favourites and the ones that have had the biggest impact on me. Whether you’re just starting out or you have an established business, the following books are guaranteed to give you many “ah-ha!” moments and inspiration. After all, there’s always more to learn. I hope you enjoy these books as much as I did.
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I am a big believer in my desk being representative of my brain. If it is piled high with paperwork, pens, dishes and everything my kids just dumped on me – it’s just simply overwhelming. I can’t find things and I miss deadlines because things are buried. I don’t like being caught off guard, so when vital information is sitting under a plate with a crust of Vegemite sandwich on it, it’s an unnecessary stress on me – and really it’s just gross.
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So many of us are reluctant to tell people that we’re entrepreneurs or that we own our own businesses. Why is this? What is stopping us from owning up to our success? Women, as a matter of nature, would rather help others than help themselves. But you don’t have to choose between yourself and your customer.
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Learn how to protect your emotional well-being in difficult situations and set healthy boundaries to stay happy, balanced and grounded.
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The value of a business coach can be calculated in a number of ways, but for most, the contributions of an experienced business coach are invaluable.
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