As a female entrepreneur running a business in the traditionally male-oriented science and innovation sector, I previously found it difficult to meet other women in similar situations, but I have found many inspirational role models through Enterprising Women. Enterprising Women has helped me grow by giving me insight into how successful companies are run, and offering business support and advice.
HR/People
People are your secret weapon. They do the job day-in day-out so they know your customers very well.
There are three big steps in business as far as people are concerned:
- Moving from a one-woman business (you) to taking on your first member of staff.
- Building and growing your small management team and getting to a really sustainable company set for growth.
- Taking the "business family" into a more corporate life, with around 30-50 staff.
We'll try and help you every step of the way, as far as you want to go.
Resources
Arriving as a new manager or forming a new team from scratch? This checklist will help.
Planning, organisation, and maintenance of an able and motivated group of people.
Esstianial in outlining duties & responsibilities - but they should be written carefully.
Women returners will make up eighty per cent of entrants to the labour force over next decade.
Undertake a systematic review of the organisation's employment needs.
Job interviews are the most widely used recruitment tool. There are three popular models.