SMC host’s an open forum for the Entrepreneurs Women Business Program

Shajar Management Consultant (SMC) held an open forum for the Entrepreneurs Women
Business Program in collaboration with Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network and Osmani &
Company at the Osmani House.

A very diversified group of panelist related to media, textiles, health and social media influencers
attended the event. The discussion was based on startups and women entrepreneurs and revolved
around the impact of Entrepreneurship in Pakistan, the reason why startups fail in the first six months
and the way forward in terms of challenges and opportunities.

Sana Zain from ISEM contributed, “Businesses should be started for the right reasons, they should cater to a need instead of just focusing on money, and failures should be taken as lessons.”

Annum Salman the author of ‘Sense me’ said, “I use my words to empower women. Everyone has knowledge, passing it on is where your opportunity lies”.

Raheel Lakhany the CEO of Lakhany Silk Mills voiced his opinion, “We should promote ‘made in Pakistan’ and should be willing to explore the local market and brands”.

Tajwar Baig, CEO Peacock Events and PR stated, “The exposure in the Pakistani market is very limited, people are afraid to try new things, as a community as we need to develop and not only to go to highend brands.”

Aleena Khawaja said, “Technology is where we are challenged and that is also where there is scope”.

Such open forums for promoting social enterprise will be held on a regular basis by SMC every six weeks.
These Forums are an excellent opportunity for the attendees to educate themselves about the
entrepreneurship environment, ecosystems, challenges and their solutions.

Later this year SMC and Osmani & Company under the Commonwealth platform is launching an
incubation program for young entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and entrepreneurial mind set to start
and to successfully run, their own ventures by providing training and mentorship and also will assist in
developing business plan models to assist them in monetary requirements.