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Latest post on 05 April 2017 - 17:28

Hi ladies, Its great to see so many of you interested in starting your own business. I was in exactly the same position just over 5 years ago (and had been thinking about it 10 years ago), mainly because I wanted to be more in control of my own working hours as well as income. I was making good money as a Marketing Executive but never felt I valued for the contribution I was making and was doing around 60 hour weeks. After the initial teething problems (set up, not knowing anything, not having much negotiating power), everything just clicked and I started getting leads through customers, friends, contacts - it then mushroomed to the extent that I employed my best friend (who had similar interest and passion) to run my business. This allowed me the opportunity to pursue another idea I had, this time with little risk as I had really good cashflow coming from my Retail business to support. This time I was far more confident and had all the contacts to support me when needed - much more relaxed and had plenty of time for the family. I transferred one of my trusted workers from my Retail operation (also a mum) to run the 2nd business.................and I have since repeated the same process on 3 other occasions. Believe me, it gets far easier after start-up phase where you learn so much. Fortunately, I have not taken on debt and now the businesses are now profitable. I would definitely encourage you to take the plunge - its been hugely rewarding mainly due to the people I have employed, the people I have dealt with and the customers we have..........I would consider many of these my friends now. Financially, it has been life-changing also and, rather than expand any further in the UAE (where we our family won't remain in the long term), we are now channeling all surplus cash into property investment back home where £ exchange rate is getting cheaper by the way. DH now has the luxury of retiring at the ripe old age of 39................but comes from a working class background and hence would not know what to do with himself:-) Good luck and hope you all find going down the entrepreneur route, equally rewarding. Such a great story! Nice to know all your hard work paid off. Im sure its well deserved!

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Latest post on 05 April 2017 - 15:58

Hi, Thanks so much for the replies. Really very much appreciated. los if you could put me in touch that would be great! I'm exploring all options at the moment. Also, I am trying to link up with like minded women who are starting their own businesses to network and share ideas. I've registered with a few local groups like heels and deals but they don't seem to be very active? Any recommendations? I know there are many like minded creative people in Dubai :-) Hi, I have just started looking into setting one up myself. Would love to network with other likeminded people.

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