Business guides and updates for women entrepreneurs in India
Business guides, success stories, news and event recaps from Kolkata's community of women in business.
The Busiqueens Blog is where we publish practical business guides and business ideas for women in India, real success stories of our members, community news and updates, and recaps of our past events in Kolkata. Every guide is written from what 8,400+ women entrepreneurs ask us every day.
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What is the Busiqueens Blog? It is the free knowledge hub of Busiqueens, a community and verified business directory for women entrepreneurs started in Kolkata in 2021. It has four sections: business guides, success stories, news and updates, and past event recaps, all written for women who run or want to start a small business.
Popular topics: Business ideas for women in India · Business ideas for women at home · Start a home bakery · Networking groups in Kolkata · Grow your business in Kolkata
Business guides and business ideas for women
Step-by-step guides for women who want to start or grow a small business in India: business ideas with real costs, home businesses, registrations, networking and marketing.
Guide Women Entrepreneurs in Kolkata: How to Grow Your Business Locally (2026 Guide)
9 min read · Kolkata
Guide Business Networking Groups for Women in Kolkata: 2026 Guide
13 min read · Kolkata
Guide 15 Business Ideas for Women at Home Under Rs 25,000 in India
26 min read
Guide How to Start a Home Bakery Business in India (2026 Guide)
10 min read
Guide 25 Business Ideas for Women in India With Real Costs (2026)
20 min read
Guide The Power of Female Networking: Building Authentic Connections in a Digital Age
19 min readSuccess stories of women entrepreneurs
Real interviews with women who built businesses in Kolkata and across India: how they started, what worked, and their advice for you.
Success Story Championing Inclusivity: The Remarkable Journey of Saira Shah Halim
3 min read
Success Story Success Story of Priyam Chakraborty, Founder of Prisha Edu
4 min read · KolkataYour story could be here
Share how you built your business. The founder interviews you, and you approve the story before it goes live.
Share your storyYour story could be here
Share how you built your business. The founder interviews you, and you approve the story before it goes live.
Share your storyYour story could be here
Share how you built your business. The founder interviews you, and you approve the story before it goes live.
Share your storyYour story could be here
Share how you built your business. The founder interviews you, and you approve the story before it goes live.
Share your storyBusiqueens news and updates
Announcements, awards nominations, new features on the site and community milestones. Short, factual and dated.
Past events and event recaps from Kolkata
Full recaps of Busiqueens exhibitions, awards nights, meetups and family days, with photos, videos and the women behind them.
Exhibition AAINA Luxury Exhibition 2026
55 stalls of fashion, jewellery, decor and gifting. The first edition of our signature exhibition.
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Awards Busiqueens Anniversary Celebration and Recognition 2025: Shine Like a Gem
Awards night and recognition for the women who built businesses worth talking about.
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Awards Busiqueens Milestone Awards
Our third anniversary awards night, Dress to Empress, recognising members who hit business milestones.
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Awards Retro Awards Night and Magazine 4.0 Launch
A retro-themed awards night for women entrepreneurs, with the launch of the fourth magazine edition.
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Family Busiqueens Picnic 2024
A day at Eco Park for members and their families: games, food and time away from work.
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Celebration Magazine 3.0 Launch Party
The launch of the third magazine edition, celebrated with the community. Video on YouTube.
Explore the eventBusiqueens Blog: questions answered
What is the Busiqueens Blog?
The Busiqueens Blog is a free hub of business guides, success stories, news and event recaps for women entrepreneurs in India, published by Busiqueens, a community of 8,400+ women in business started in Kolkata in 2021.
What will I find in the Business Guides?
Practical guides on business ideas for women, home businesses with real costs, starting a home bakery, networking groups for women in Kolkata and growing a small business locally. New guides are added regularly.
How can my success story be featured on Busiqueens?
Share a few lines about your business through the form on the Stories page. Founder Atoofa Khushnood calls you, interviews you, and you approve the story before it goes live.
Where can I find Busiqueens news and updates?
In the News and Updates section of the blog: awards nominations, new site features and community announcements, each dated.
Where can I see photos and videos from past Busiqueens events?
Every past event, from the AAINA exhibition to awards nights, meetups and family days, has a full recap with photos and videos on the Past Events page.
Is the Busiqueens Blog only for women in Kolkata?
No. Most guides apply to women entrepreneurs anywhere in India. Some guides and all events focus on Kolkata, where the community started.