Home topics news Credit: Austin Distel News News Ten experts share tips for starting a business Yajush Gupta July 31, 2024 Ten trailblazing female founders are taking the fear factor out of starting a business in a new, game-changing series of toolkits. The downloadable toolkits have been launched today by the Enterprising ME program to support and equip women with the appropriate skills to succeed in business. They cover key topics for budding entrepreneurs to come to grips with, including building a marketing plan, understanding the law, managing finances, raising funds and protecting your IP. From TV to Tik Tok and solicitor’s offices, the toolkits are authored by experts in their field including children’s performer and business mentor Tina Harris (Lah-Lah on ABC Kids), marketing dynamo Anaita Sarkar, The Mumpreneur Lawyer Davina Borrow-Jones, Legalite’s Marianne Marchesi and storytelling coach Odette Barry. The toolkit authors will also deliver six virtual workshops over the next year to bring the materials to life. Harris said she was excited to support fellow female entrepreneurs in realising their business dreams. “We want to give you the skills and the mindset and the confidence to dive into entrepreneurship and create something amazing,” she said. “Ideation and validation is my favourite thing. “We’re going to cover everything you need to get started, from finding your perfect audience or customers to crafting a really engaging business story, to creating that first product or service. Enterprising ME spokeswoman Fleur Anderson said the toolkits were full of practical tips and