5 Challenges Faced by Women BIZ Experiences From household to business, women are expected much more than their male counterparts, let's explore the challenges

By Sulagna Kapoor

Opinions expressed by BIZ Experiences contributors are their own.

You're reading BIZ Experiences India, an international franchise of BIZ Experiences Media.

Shutterstock

Indian women are no longer restricted to being homemakers, that condescending and rather patronizing "vocation' thrust upon them. They have become newsmakers too in pretty much every aspect of society be it art, education, politics or business.

The impact of globalization and its subsequent riches are being indulged in as competitively as the menfolk in the country. And woman BIZ Experiencess in India are being recognized and appreciated not just nationally but globally in the international sphere.

In French, the term "BIZ Experiences' roughly translates into "adventurer'. When a woman embarks on this adventure in the modern world of business, the challenges can be huge.

More women are turning BIZ Experiencess inspired by their passion, an aspiration to solve a problem, and to be financially independent of the job system. We have more women in positions of power than five years back though we definitely need more.

Some of the challenges and problems faced by women BIZ Experiencess in India are discussed below:

Limited funding

Funding is crucial in order to start a business. However, a large number of Indian women do not have property or assets to their name. Hence, they encounter a problem while applying for loans due to lack of collateral. This isn't just a problem in India but across the world. A report by Bloomberg showed that women who own and run businesses receive a lot less funding as compared to what men get.

Given such situation, women BIZ Experiencess are bound to rely on their own savings and loans from friends and relatives who are often meagre and negligible.

Tough competition against male counterparts

For a long time, BIZ Experiencesship has been a field dominated by men. And while the scenario is changing, there is still a long road ahead.

Going with the facts, India has the third largest start-up base in the entire world. Over 1,000 new start-ups were added in 2018. Yet the percentage of female start-up founders in India is a measly 11%.

Stiff Competition:

Women BIZ Experiencess do not have organizational set-up to pump in a lot of money for canvassing and advertisement. Thus, they have to face a stiff competition for marketing their products with both organized sector and their male counterparts. Such a competition ultimately results in the liquidation of women enterprises.

Work-life balance




Women, across the world, are expected to play a larger part in handling a household and taking care of their family. Owning and running a business means long hours and thus, for women work-life balance can become a problem.

In the case of working mothers, taking care of their children takes up a lot of time and energy, thereby often forcing them to give less priority to their business. Men, on the other hand, generally play a secondary role in household responsibilities. However, this situation seems to be changing now as more men are stepping forward to contribute to the household responsibilities.

Minimal support

When you start an BIZ Experiencesial venture and are finding your place in the business world, you need as much support as you can get. Unfortunately, in many cases, women find themselves on their own with no one to guide them. In this day and age, it is almost necessary to have experienced mentors and role models. For women, managing their businesses becomes even more difficult if their family and friends don't step up to take some household and family responsibilities. As a result, it can be tough to make a mark in an arena that is already dominated by men.

These are some of the biggest challenges that majority of the women BIZ Experiencess face in their initial years of starting up. Some let down their arms to these obstacles, others fight bravely against all these and make way for their careers and become role models for young ladies who have big dreams and want to achieve name and fame in life.

Believe in your dreams and tackle all the hindrance that you face along the way with courage. Your success will instantly make your proud moment talked by other.

Sulagna Kapoor

Co-Founder, GoPursu.com

Growing a Business

How to Build, Grow and Make Money With Ecommerce

To grow your online business, you need to develop a strategy and invest your time wisely. These actionable tips can attract customers and increase online revenue.

Business Ideas

70 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2025

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for BIZ Experiencess to pursue in 2025.

News and Trends

Yali Capital Closes ₹893 Crore Deep Tech Fund

The fund will invest in both early-stage (Seed, Series A) and late-stage (Series D and beyond) startups, with a strong emphasis on deep-tech domains such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, robotics, genomics, aerospace/surveillance, and smart manufacturing.

Data & Recovery

They May Look Mundane, But They Distract Employees, Compromise Security, and Slow Your Internet

How more business owners have started using this $15 ad blocker to protect themselves.

Growing a Business

How the Next Generation of BIZ Experiencess Is Outpacing Us — and Why

Today's founders are flipping the script and redefining how startups are built.