How Indian women entrepreneurs are rewriting history

Indian women are taking off glass slippers and breaking glass ceilings! Over the past few years, Indian women have demanded their rights both at home and in the workplace. Over 1/3rd of agriculture’s workforce are women. Over 30% of the tech workforce in India are women.

Yes, we have a long way to go. But according to this report by Mckinsey, we can get there faster if we simply give women entrepreneurs the right infrastructure, technology access and financial resources.

How can we empower women entrepreneurs in India? Provide them with the resources.

1. Women are already fighting at the war front. January 18th is now celebrated as Women Farmers Day — to empower women in the agricultural sector. Read more on it here.
2. In India, over 14% of small business owners are women, and the number is ever increasing. If you are a woman entrepreneur, here are the top 5 Government schemes you need to know about.
3. If you need just a little more inspiration, read up on how these women entrepreneurs started and grew their businesses.

Women entrepreneurs — if you want to set up a business, Instamojo can be the right place for you to get started. Here’s what you need to know before setting up —

1. Set up secure online payments

1. Create a free online store on Instamojo
2. Do not be afraid of setting up social media profile. Infact, over 40% of small businesses thrive on social media with out having to set up a website. Don’t want a website? Here’s how you can grow your business without one.
3. Keep in touch with customers — here’s how you can keep them happy!

Who runs the world? Women!