It takes Ten

It takes Ten - 10 habits of highly successful female entrepreneurs worldwide. Presentation given at Liberty Chapel SDA's Convention 2012 Business Forum.

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1. Women in Business Convention 2012 Business Forum Presentation by Mrs. Adedayo Adeniyi
2. It takes Ten • Seven highly successful female entrepreneurs • 10 habits of highly successful female entrepreneurs worldwide
3. Self-Belief Be a problem solver and believe in yourself - what others say about you doesnt matter as long as it wont help you be better. "If you think you're too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito" - Anita Roddick "If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can't, you're right" - Mary Kay
4. Faith & Passion Be Passionate about your idea/business, and you will see that people will follow. Have faith especially during the 'valley' times. "A mediocre [poor] idea that generates enthusiasm [and passion] will go further in success than a great idea that inspires no one" - Mary Kay "For every failure, there's an alternative course of action[, a lesson to learn from the experience]. You just have to find it. When you come to a roadblock, take a detour." - Mary Kay
5. Management Diligently manage your workers, and finance. Learn the language of money. ALWAYS value your creation time and add to your product cost. Appreciate your workers [and even your clients]. [Prov. 27:23] "Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don't keep it a secret" - Mary Kay "People are definitely a company's greatest asset. It doesn't make any difference whether the product is cars or cosmetics - A company is only as good as the people it keeps." - Mary Kay
6. Be a Dynamite, not a Dinosaur There is always a better way of doing everything. Always be willing to learn. Pursue exposure worldwide, in your field to stay ahead of your competition. Never stop learning! Network with others - Prov. 27:17
7. Humility & Criticism Management Pride is expected from [successful] women entrepreneurs - surprise the world. Criticism is good for you - like bitter leaf, it will make your life and business better.
8. Persistence Persistence pays. Go the extra mile. [Prov 10:4] "If you do things well, do them better. Be daring, be first, be different, be just." - Anita Roddick
9. Dream "Don't limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember you can achieve." - Mary Kay "Do you know that within your power lies every step you ever dreamed of stepping and within your power lies every joy you ever dreamed of seeing? Within yourself lies everything you ever dreamed of being. Become everything that God wants you to be. It is within your reach. Dare to grow into your dreams and claim this as your motto: Let it be me." - Mary Kay
10. Packaging When you start with honesty, you become known for it, and you attract what you represent. "Polish gets attention, Professionalism gets results and being Principled gets loyalty." - Adedayo Adeniyi [Prov 22:29; Prov 11:27a] "Honesty is the cornerstone of all success, without which confidence and ability to perform shall cease to exist" - Mary Kay
11. Balance Balance work and life. Master the art of delegation and time management. "Put God first, family second and work third." - Mary Kay
12. Sense of Purpose Be a woman with a mission, that will stand the test of time even after you are gone. Tie your business to a cause that betters your environment. Talk about it, ACT on it, STAND for it. "I want to work for a company that contributes to and is part of the community. I want something not just to invest in. I want something to believe in." – Anita Roddick
13. Successful Women 1. Oprah Winfrey - Oprah Winfrey Show founder, richest African-American of the 20th Century, once the world's only black billionnaire, most influential woman in the world. 2. Mary Kay Ash - founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics and winner of the Most Outstanding Woman in Business in the 20th Century award. When she died in 2001, Mary Kay Cosmetics had over 800,000 representatives in 37 countries, with total annual sales over $2 billion at retail. in 2008, its consultants were numbered above 1.7 million worldwide. 3. Sibongile Sambo - South African founder of SRS Aviation, first 100% black female owned aviation company in the world with an annual turnover of $5 million. 4. Janet Omalla - Ugandan founder of Delight Ltd, a juice manufacturing company that employs 450 people and has an annual turnover of $3.9 million.
14. More Successful Women 5. Janet Nkubana - Rwandan founder of Gahaya Links, a handicrafts company with annual revenues of more than $300,000, linking over 3,500 artisans in 40 cooperatives and associations in Rwanda. 6. Anita Roddick - founder of The Body Shop [natural cosmetics line], founder of 'Children on the Edge' [a charitable organization for disadvantaged children in Eastern Europe and Asia]. in 2004, The Body Shop was serving over 77 million customers, via 1980 stores worldwide and was voted the 2nd most trusted brand in the United Kingdom, and 28th top world brand. 7. Victoria Ksyombe PhD - Tanzanian founder of Sero Lease & Finance Ltd [Selfina], which pioneered microcredit in Tanzania, employs 60 people, has 12 branches and has an annual revenue of $6 million.
15. Bonus • Be kind to everyone "The end result of kindness is that it draws people to you." - Anita Roddick "No matter how busy you are, you must take time to make the other person feel important." - Mary Kay • Learn to search for free tools to use to move your business forward e.g. free social exposure on social networks, free accounting websites/software, free mobile apps for faster response time e.g. Email, package tracking etc.
16. Sources § Adedayo Adeniyi • Nest Egg [http://nestegg1979.blogspot.com/2009/11/successful- african-women-entrepreneurs.html] • Ajaero Tony Martins [http://www.strategicbusinessteam.com/entrepreneurial- skills-development/10-traits-of-successful-business- women-entrepreneurs/] • Quotes by Anita Roddick, Mary Kay etc from Brainy Quotes [http://www.brainyquote.com]