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The latest thought leadership
pieces from Daniella Genas. BA. MA. MBA.
The latest thought leadership
pieces from Daniella Genas. BA. MA. MBA.
My early journey as a small business owner, taught me the vital lesson of the importance of having robust systems. After pouring my heart and soul into building my first business, I found myself overwhelmed and eventually burnt out. Although I had a team, ultimately, I was responsible for the majority of the operations. The lack of efficient systems meant that I couldn’t effectively train s 5 mins read
Intentionality is key The desire to leave a legacy is human nature. For entrepreneurs, this desire can be incredibly strong. We set up businesses and hope that they will create a lasting legacy. However, the desire alone is not enough to make it happen. Legacy requires intentionality. By embracing intentionality, you can build a legacy that not only benefits your company, but also leaves a positi 2 mins read
BUSINESS owners from black backgrounds are still having to “smash through barriers” to access the networks and capital to help them succeed, a leading entrepreneur has warned. Speaking ahead of her keynote speech at next week’s Birmingham Black Business Show (BBBS) Daniella Genas, says shifting your mindset can help overcome any challenge. Ms Genas, a business coach and the founder of Be the Bos 2 mins read
Resilience is the ability to pick yourself up after failure, to keep going despite setbacks, and to come back stronger each time. Resilience is not just a trait, it’s a skill that can be developed and honed over time. With the roller coaster ride which is entrepreneurship, it is essential that you build your resilience. Back in 2015, I was forced to sell my business. It was a tough pill to s 3 mins read
PARTNERSHIPS & CLIENT COORDINATOR (Part Time) Can you Think BIG, Take ACTION & Keep PUSHING? THE ROLE: Partnerships & Client Relationships Coordinator [3 Month, Part Time, Contract to Hire] Be the Boss International is seeking a proactive go getter, looking to be part of a fast growing and evolving company. ABOUT US: Be the Boss International provides transformational business suppo 3 mins read
ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BUSINESS CONSULTANT SHARES ADVICE SHE’D GIVE TO HER 8-YEAR-OLD SELF NEW research has revealed more than half of female entrepreneurs have been turned down for a loan to fund their new business, even as the Government pledges ambitious growth for the economy. And this rises to more than two-thirds among black women, according to a survey by financial platform Tide. The 3 mins read
Setbacks are a feature of all entrepreneurial journeys, unless you exist in a utopian business world where all your plans and effort always yield desired results. But since we all exist and do business in the real world, we can only afford to carry on with adequate preparations for dealing with setbacks. Now does this fact spell doom for you and your business? Not at all! Instead, it presents opp 5 mins read
Most entrepreneurs and early-stage founders will agree that working out the ideal pricing is one of the trickiest aspects of doing business. The need to get it right usually comes with a lot of pressure, as it has the most impact on revenue. Pricing alone can spell success or failure for start-ups, and this reality makes things even more complex and confusing. On the one hand, the fear is tha 4 mins read
“IF YOU ARE MAKING PLANS FOR YOUR BUSINESS, THEY NEED TO ALIGN WITH THE PLANS YOU HAVE FOR LIFE.” DANIELLA GENAS TELLS PODCAST ABOUT HER JOURNEY SO FAR & WHAT SHE HOPES WILL COME NEXT TAKING time out to reflect where you have come from, is as important as planning your future direction of travel. That’s why I was delighted to share the story behind my career so far and what I hope will come ne 4 mins read