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Entrepreneurs in the making: where 2 or 3 together, splendid dreams flourish ...

11/15/2013

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PicturePose for success: Fourteena with Rina (L) & Andi (R)
Every Christmas we hear the story of how three wise men from the East travel together to find a child of their dream. With the guidance of one bright star, they did in the end find Him, the little babe lying in a manger.

There are many ways to pursue a dream, but travelling together with people who have the same dream and to have constant support like a guiding light makes the whole effort delightful.

Rina and Andi are two talented housewives who dream to have their own business. 

Rina works wonderfully with her fingers -- she creates arts and crafts, you name it: cushions, table runners, bags, blankets, and so on. Andi, on the other hand, sees business in the pile of pretty dresses and scarves from where she came from, Indonesia. 

Their entrepreneurial spirit persuaded them to undertake a Certificate III in Micro Business Operations course at the Migrant Women's Micro Business Program conducted by the Canterbury City Community Centre in partnership with Sydney Community College. As part of this course, they have to have a 10-hour business mentoring session with a business mentor. 

Slowly but surely. Rina and Andi were indeed two entrepreneurs in the making. It took them six months, from May-November 2013, to complete the 10-hour mentoring program with their appointed mentor, Fourteena of Arc Australia, a business strategy professional.

Having creativity and great ideas are true blessings, but turning them into business takes learning. This is where Fourteena, using her real-business experience and business management practices, inspired Rina and Andi to learn many practical things -- from building expertise (within their business ideas), creating business direction to applying time management technique; from creating their business name to pitching and marketing their products with the right message and pricing strategy.

Sounds exciting? Sure thing! It was indeed an exciting learning journey that has helped Rina and Andi build their professionalism and confidence. 

PictureBlessings to you for 2014 onwards: a gift of 2014 diary from Fourteena
Andi, now the owner of "Pretty with Scarves" online shop, admitted: "Before meeting Fourteena, I was not so sure with my idea. I didn't even dare to talk about it. I kept it myself. But now, I am confident, I can do this business -- in fact, my "Pretty with Scarves" has been selling!"

Rina also felt the same, though sometimes doubt creeps in, but she knows what she produces are unique and special. By now, Rina's "Crafts with Love" has already been receiving orders from customers.


Congratulations to both of you, Rina and Andi. Your dreams have come true!

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Rina
11/16/2013 05:45:54 pm

I am very lucky to get fourteena as my mentor. as a professional in her field, she helped me build my confidence in the business by practical things. She make me more confident that I am able to build my own business successfully. Fourteena, thank you very for your assistance that you've taken your time and effort for me unconditionally. I really appreciate everything you have given to me.

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Fourteena Pusaka Dewi
11/17/2013 03:35:36 pm

The pleasure was all mine, Rina. "To grow is to share" ... All the very best.

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