Stories

Real stories of women in business

Success stories, business guides and news for women entrepreneurs in India, from business ideas for women to registrations and loans.

Busiqueens Stories publishes success stories of our members, practical business guides, community news and every edition of the Busiqueens Magazine, written for women who are building something of their own.

Start with our most-read guide, 25 business ideas for women in India with real costs, then follow the step-by-step guides for each idea.

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Stories published
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Magazine editions
4
New stories a month
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Championing Inclusivity: The Remarkable Journey of Saira Shah Halim Success Story

Success Story 19 Sep 2024 3 min read

Success Stories

Championing Inclusivity The Remarkable Journey of Saira Shah Halim

Saira Shah Halim is a multifaceted writer, educator, and social activist, passionately advocating for diversity and inclusion among young Indians.

Success Stories

Women who built it

Real interviews with Busiqueens members: how they started, what went wrong, what worked, and what they would tell you.

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What is new at Busiqueens

Announcements, event recaps, new features on the site and community milestones. Short, factual, and dated.

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Each edition of our magazine is published here as an article: the cover, the women featured, and the stories behind their brands. Tap an edition to read it.

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The Busiqueens Magazine is published online and in print, shared at Busiqueens events and read across the community. Booking dates will be shared with everyone on the interest list.

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Share your story or get featured in the Busiqueens Magazine

Every success story starts with a short interview. Tell us about your business and how you would like to be featured. Our team will call you within a week.

1. Send this form

It takes 2 minutes.

2. The founder calls you

To talk about your story, the format and the charges.

3. You approve, then it goes live

You approve the final text, then it goes live on the website, in the magazine, or both.

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What would you like?
Preferred interview

Charges for story features and magazine space are shared by the Busiqueens founder on a short call, after you send the form.

We publish only with your approval.

Questions

Stories and magazine features, answered

Who can apply?

Any genuine business owner, woman or man, can send the form. Our Facebook group is for women only; stories and magazine features are open to every business we can verify.

How does the interview work?

The founder calls you after your form, then interviews you on a phone call, a video call or in person in Kolkata, at a time that suits you.

Can I see the story before it is published?

Yes. You read and approve the final text, and nothing goes live without your approval.

How long does it take?

The team calls you within 7 days. Publishing time depends on the format and, for the magazine, on the edition's booking dates, which are shared with everyone on the interest list.

How do I learn the charges?

On the call with the founder. Charges for story features and magazine space are shared by the Busiqueens founder on a short call, after you send the form.