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Written by Joyce Wilson Entrepreneurship and Overcoming Fear As A Female Entrepreneur Starting your own business can be an exciting life milestone, allowing you to seize control of your work life and become your own boss. However, entrepreneurship can also be scary. You may stress about not getting a regular paycheck, for example, or worry about possibly failing. Women, in particular, may be prone to such worries, especially if they've experienced professional setbacks related to the "glass ceiling" in the past. According to Harvard Business Review, fear is perfectly normal among startup owners and, while it can be a hindrance, it can also be helpful in some cases. Read on to learn how you can overcome your fear of entrepreneurship as a businesswoman. Do your research and prepare a business plan Uncertainty is a common source of fear among women business owners. You can help eliminate doubt by strategically planning your business and minimizing the risk of unwelcome surp...

Vix Munro, founder of Retire Rich with Vix Vix Munro is a financial advisor and expert who joined us on our IG Live Spotlight series to discuss building wealth and wealth management. Discussing money and financial gain can sometimes be an uncomfortable topic, but it is crucial and should be talked about at a younger age! Building wealth is achievable for everyone when you set your own pace and goals! Taking control of your finances, investments and wealth are essential, and it can be an empowering step in your personal life! Vix points out the need for financial empowerment for women that can overall help level the playing field and close the gender pay gap. Here are Vix’s Top Tips For Building Wealth for your Future: Educate Yourself! Take charge and educate yourself on the various levels of personal finance and investments. People often shy away because it might seem overwhelming, but it isn’t rocket science - take baby steps and start now! Start Saving Money and Investing Now! Begin...

Photographer: Brooke Cagle | Source: Unsplash “You do not have to be the best techie or the best entrepreneur to have a successful business but you do have to be an expert in a category. A powerful statement by our recent podcast guest and founder of WellSet, Tegan Bukowski . Her episode brought up insight into how entrepreneurs need to approach creating products and companies in the 2021 landscape. Investors are looking more towards entrepreneurs that are experts in their business’s niche when looking for investment opportunities. Expertise drives profitability and longevity in this new crowded and virtual business world. Understanding your category is no longer enough to build out a business - expertise and influence are necessary in order to give you authority in the market you want to disrupt. As a female entrepreneur, you need to have the power of knowledge and experience in your niche in order to have influence over your team, investors, and potential customers. This experience...