Action on HEN in January 2025: Launchpad For The Year Ahead

January at HEN served as a powerful launchpad for the year ahead, demonstrating the strength and vibrancy of this dynamic community

The new initiative in the new year is our effort to work with entrepreneurs move from point A to point B.

HEN first bootcamp ever was started with Neetu V Bansal , founder of Busienss Karya and Sales Coach who lead a cohort of 5 entrepreneurs build their actionable goal plan for FY25-26.

This month we had a whirlwind of activity focused on growth, connection, and empowerment

From intensive business bootcamps and targeted workshops to vibrant networking events and insightful live sessions, the month offered a diverse range of opportunities for women in business to learn, collaborate, and thrive.

Members honed their sales strategies, explored the power of vision boards, and delved into crucial topics like community building, target audience identification, and navigating the complexities of Meta ads.

Networking events across multiple cities fostered valuable connections, while specialized sessions connected entrepreneurs with artisans, global buyers, and essential compliance knowledge.

Through HEN’s live sessions, HEN members shared their entrepreneurial journeys, offering practical advice on topics ranging from corporate gifting and scaling a business to navigating commercial kitchen setups and the effectiveness of virtual networking.

Take a moment to look back with us at the highlights of January at HEN and see how our HEN members leveraged community to accelerate their growth exponentially.

1. 4-Week Sales Business Bootcamp with Neetu V Bansal for Entrepreneurs and SMEs

This Business Bootcamp is focused to help entrepreneurs declutter their mind, write their smart goals and create strategies and actionable goal plan for FY 25-26.

Led by Neetu V Bansal, a Business Coach, the key features of this bootcamp was:

• Targeted Weekly Focus Meetings: Learn, apply, and present growth strategies.
• Personalised Mentoring: Get tailored guidance from experienced mentors.
• Engaging Group Dynamics:?Collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs and receive valuable feedback.

What was? there for the entrepreneurs?

• A Tailored Growth Plan: A step-by-step roadmap for your business.
• Practical Tools and Frameworks: Ready-to-use templates and frameworks.
• Actionable Strategies: Clear, actionable steps to implement.
• Valuable Insights and Feedback:?Learn from experts and peers.

Week 1 of our bootcamp led by Neetu V Bansal , was focused on creating smart goals.

Week 2 of our bootcamp was focused on building strategies basis our business goals that we decided in week. We learnt 5 different strategy frameworks and looked forward to have the presentation on the same in the coming weeks.

Week 3 of our bootcamp was focused on sharing tools for creating action plans for 90 days goal plan.

2. HEN Night Adda - Create Vision Board

The night adda on creating vision board was initiated by our HEN member Aanchal Kejriwal founder of Arrangeitall.?

At HEN we have had a culture of first night adda of the year is about just coming together to make our own vision boards.?

We came together to create our vision boards for 2025. Rather than a workshop it was a collective effort to gain insights from each other.?

We made and shared our vision boards together.

3. HEN Tuesday : All about Community Building

The Topic of discussion moved around:

• What is the purpose of a community?
• How to build engagement in the community?
• Importance of where to put a community?
• How to open opportunities to work with fortune 500 companies where they have their registered vendors?
• ?How should service businesses draw line to politely let potential leads understand – there are no free lunches!
• When to draw such lines?

4. HEN Night Adda: Basics of Community Creation

This night adda was initiated by Richa Mohata

With the new year the emphasis for Self pivot is on community building ( mental health meet-ups, workshops, a regular contact with clients, retreats etc.),

she was seeking help to understand from people who have done that, how it all began and what could she consider while thinking of community creation.

5. Networking Meet between Artisans + Entrepreneurs

A special networking event was co-hosted by HEN India and Bangalnatak.com, where the entrepreneurs connected with talented artisans specializing in breathtaking craftsmanship like Applique, Durrie, SitalPati, Dhokra, Dokra, Warli.

This event was a perfect opportunity for Designers & Brands Looking to Stand Out for the following reasons:

• Uncover hidden gems: Find exquisite pieces to add a touch of artistry and cultural flair to your festive collection.
• Elevate your brand: Discover high-quality craftsmanship that sets your products apart.
• Source ethically & directly:?Gain insights into sourcing, production, and empower artisans you collaborate with.

Attendees had the opportunity to meet and network with skilled artisans and see their amazing creations.?

They explored the potential of embroidery, applique, and other techniques for their design work.

They also got an opportunity to discuss chances of collaborating with and sourcing from these talented individuals.

6. HEN Bangalore Networking Offline Meet at Jakkur, Whitefield and Kormangal

Our HEN Member Tanushree? and Rukmani Ganpathi led the Jakkur Meet.

The Whitefield meet was led by our founder Ruche M Mittal

Meeting at Kormangal was led by HEN Members Harsha Jain?and Mitcch Duddani

The first hour was buzzing with energy as we all got to know each other through group activities. It was a great way to break the ice and create a welcoming atmosphere.

The second hour provided a more relaxed and intimate setting for one-on-one conversations, allowing us to build deeper connections with individuals.

7. HEN Night Adda : Identify Your Target Audience

One of our HEN Power Circle Member Shraddha Naik asked for a session to brainstorm on her target audience.

We brainstormed to effectively reach the right people and generate genuine leads.

The session will be supported by Neetu V Bansal, a business coach.

8. Decoding Meta Ads for maximum ROI

In this session, Shibaram Mishra founder of Buzet Web Digital broke down Meta Ads with real-world examples to help you maximize your return on investment.

Topics covered were:

• When to Choose Meta Ads & How to Tailor Your Strategy: Identify the perfect opportunities to leverage Meta Ads for your unique business needs.
• Learn how to tailor strategies for:
• Local Businesses: Attract foot traffic and drive inquiries.
• Service-Based Businesses:?Generate high-quality leads.
• Product-Based Businesses: Boost sales for both physical and digital products.
• Top 5 Mistakes in Lead Ads & How to Solve Them: Uncover the common pitfalls marketers face when running lead generation campaigns. Gain actionable solutions to improve lead quality and maximize campaign performance.
• Top 5 Mistakes in Sales/eCommerce Ads & How to Solve Them: Discover the errors that are sabotaging your eCommerce campaigns. Get practical tips to optimize ad creatives, targeting, and funnel stages for better conversion.

9. HEN Networking Kolkata Offline Meet at The Conclave

The Women Entrepreneurs met over coffee and conversation to know each other beyond names.

We introduces ourselves to the room and had some discussion on importance of dropping judgements to build a business!

Rohini shared her experience on how “Power Of Asking” creates opportunity and importance of being specific in the same!

Sarika Khetawat shared briefly about her community of 9000+ teachers and the USP she brings on the table.

Radhika Agarwal opened up to seeking brainstorming on some new business ideas brewing up after settling her franchise business.

10. HEN Delhi Networking Offline Meet To Connect and Collaborate

In this offline meet the entrepreneurs got to showcase their products to the fellow entrepreneurs.

The meeting created an opportunity to experience each others products and services. The agenda was know fellow entrepreneurs beyond their names and business and explore collaborations and opportunities.

The meet was led by Priyanka Changia and Muskan

11. HEN Tuesday: Day To Day Business Discussions

The HEN Members came together where the topic of discussions moved around:

• Hiring new team member / Graphic Design: Members discussed common concerns around hiring, including legal documents needed and salary structures within the industry.
• Demystifying Marketing Agencies: We were fortunate to have seven marketing agency owners present! They shed light on what deliverables to expect when working with a marketing agency, ensuring entrepreneurs get the most out of their partnerships.
• Branding & Social Media Feedback: Several members sought feedback on their new branding and Instagram grid, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

12. Unlocking Global Market Access Opportunities with WEConnect International

HEN collaborated with WEConnect to create this session. The organisation enhances the capabilities of these businesses to transact business and instill confidence that the sellers meet buyers’ standards for Women-Owned Businesses.

This #henmeet was dedicated to bring in awareness about the importance of women certified certificate by @weconnectinternational and explore business opportunities with corporate sector.

In this session the topics we covered were:

• Why WBE Certification is crucial: Understand the benefits of WBE certification and how it can open doors to new markets.
• Connecting with Global Buyers: Discover how WEConnect International’s platform can connect you with leading corporations worldwide.
• Inspiring Success Stories: Hear from successful women entrepreneurs who have leveraged WBE certification to scale their business.

13. HEN Mumbai Networking offline Meet

Some incredible entrepreneurs came together at HEN India for a stimulating exchange of ideas and business goals for the new year.

The BanaGloo was thrilled to be part of HEN’s Mumbai meet.

Some cool D2C product’s new brands were displayed in the meet.

14. HEN Night Adda - Critical role of Food Labelling in Packaging

HEN Night Adda called by Harpreet Kaur – the owner of a Bake Studio – SOC, Delhi, launching a new line of packaged snacks. She invited Food Entrepreneurs & Industry Professionals for a discussion on the critical role of Food Labelling in the success of packaged and gourmet products.

HEN members connected and explored the importance of accurate and impactful food labeling together.

15. HEN Virtual Networking Meet

HEN Virtual Networking Meet is an opportunity to:?

• Connect with like-minded women entrepreneurs and accelerate your business.
• Showcase your business to fellow entrepreneurs.
• Share what problem are you solving for your customers.
• Explore potential partnerships and collaborations.
• Ask for a connection or a support that will add value to your business

This meeting was complimentary for all the HEN members

16. HEN Chandigarh Offline Meet

These local gatherings are invaluable for #HENmembers.

They provide a platform to build meaningful connections, learn from each other’s experiences, and explore exciting collaborations.

Networking Meets are opportunities for entrepreneurs to increase their circle of influence and this meeting was no different!

Key Takeaways of the meet:

• High-Energy Networking: The entrepreneurs engaged in dynamic discussions and built meaningful connections.
• Powerful Pitches: They delivered captivating elevator pitch to showcase their unique value proposition.
• Collaborative Spirit: They got exposure to support fellow entrepreneurs and seek advice to propel their business forward.
• Celebration of? Successes: The members hared their wins and inspire others.

17. HEN Lives on Instagram

HEN Lives are 20-minute Instagram Lives where HEN PowerCircle members come to share their entrepreneurial journey and learnings about their business.

1. From Idea To Impact: Unlocking Corporate Gifting

Anusha Mehta, founder of wrapping Happiness shared her expert advice and insights from the journey of growing corporate gifting business to 118 corporate clients.

2. Fundamentals for Scaling a Business

Hear from Nimisha K co-founder of bemarketingcoaches. Two sisters on a mission to help entrepreneurs structure their business.

3. Journey from Motherhood to Entrepreneur: Turning Weakness into Strength

Aditi Murarka founder of spectramom,? shared her personal journey of how she transformed her challenges into strengths, leading to the creation of her successful blog.

4. How to Align Your Goals with Financial Independence

Manisha bihani founder of Finistry. Shared her knowledge with us. ith over a decade of experience in the investment arena, that include roles at including roles at HSBC, Piramal Group coupled with a strong academic foundation (CA, CS, Masters in Finance from Symbiosis), Manisha aims to walk the path with her clients towards attainment of their financial goals.

18. HEN Lives on YouTube

HEN Lives are YouTube Lives where HEN Power Circle members come to share their entrepreneurial journey and learnings about their business.

January at HEN was an effort to bring out the best for the next quarter!

1. 5 Business Non-Compliances that could sink your ship

This live session Gunjan Pai, Founder – Copylove and CA Lekshmi N a seasoned CA covered essential business compliance topics, including GST filing, bookkeeping, payroll, foreign exchange regulations, and license renewals.

This objective of this live session was to help you:

• Learn how to avoid penalties and ensure smooth GST filings.
• Understand the importance of accurate book-keeping and how to maintain them effectively.
• Discover how to navigate payroll compliances and avoid legal issues.
• Learn the essential steps to ensure compliance with FEMA regulations.
• Understand the importance of timely license renewals and how to avoid disruptions.

2. Home Baker to Business Owner – Setting up a Commercial Kitchen

In this live session, our host Harsha Jain, Founder – remembHer and and guest Geetha Krishnan, founder of TFK Bakery shared insights from their personal experiences.

In this live session, Geetha shared valuable insights on:

• Determining the right time and factors to consider when transitioning from a home kitchen to a commercial kitchen.
• Exploring different business models, including B2B and B2C.
• Essential equipment and licenses required for a commercial kitchen setup.
• Developing unique differentiators to stand out in the competitive market.
• Strategies for managing cash flow effectively.
• Addressing the common challenges faced during this transition

3. Virtual Networking: Worth the Effort?

In this live session Gunjan Pai, founder of Copylove and our guest Himani Joshi , founder of Eduhive,?shared their personal experiences of virtual networking

• Manisha brought along a unique blend of technical knowledge and a deep understanding of human physiology to her practice.
• she empowered others to achieve a more youthful and radiant appearance through this holistic approach.

January at HEN Recap: A Powerful Launchpad For The Year Ahead

The diverse range of events, from skill-building workshops to invaluable networking opportunities, empowered women entrepreneurs with the knowledge, connections, and support needed to thrive.?

As we move forward, the connections forged, the insights gained, and the shared experiences of January will undoubtedly fuel continued growth and success for each member of the HEN community.

This month’s activities underscore HEN’s commitment to fostering a collaborative and empowering environment where women in business can connect, learn, and achieve their full potential.

Let’s inspire, uplift, and empower each other.