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Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:50:04 +0100

5 Steps to Developing a Customer Loyalty Programme

Many businesses dedicate the vast majority of their energy to acquiring new customers, often overlooking the audience they already have. Without a clear strategy to…

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Leadership & Management: 🤝 Are you building trust on LinkedIn, or jumping straight […]

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:41:42 +0100

🤝 Are you building trust on LinkedIn, or jumping straight to the sales pitch?

Nobody likes a cold pitch sliding into their DMs. Long before a prospect decides to buy from your business, they need to trust you—the founder behind it.

Our latest guide breaks down how to use LinkedIn to showcase your expertise, establish authority, and warm up your…

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How Founders Can Use LinkedIn to Build Trust Before Selling - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

We have all experienced the dreaded “connect-and-pitch”—a new connection followed instantly by a sales message. It rarely works. In today’s market, people do not buy…

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Business Tools & Operations: Hi She's Next Community! 👋💡 Are you sitting on […]

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:20:49 +0100

Hi She’s Next Community! 👋

💡 Are you sitting on notebooks full of great business insights that never quite make it into execution?

Acquiring knowledge is essential, but true growth only happens when education transforms into an actionable roadmap.

Our latest publication explores how female founders can bridge the gap between learning…

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Turning knowledge into strategy - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

Closing the knowledge gap among women entrepreneurs has the potential to significantly increase economic productivity and resilience. Throughout Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Central…

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Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:57:53 +0100

How to Conduct Efficient Market Research Using AI Tools

Traditional market research has long been slow and expensive—often out of reach for early-stage businesses. At the same time, relying purely on instinct is rarely…

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Coaching & Mentorship: ⏳ How do you find time to upskill when your calendar […]

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:03:37 +0100

⏳ How do you find time to upskill when your calendar is already 100% full?

Staying competitive requires learning, but long courses aren’t realistic when you’re running a business. The secret isn’t pausing your work—it’s embedding learning directly into your daily routine.

Quick takeaways from our latest guide:

⚡ Micro-learning: Master new concepts…

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How to Structure Learning and Upskilling While Running a Business - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

There is a clear paradox in entrepreneurship: as your business grows, your time to learn how to run it shrinks. Many founders deprioritise their own…

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Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:04:50 +0100

She’s Next Talks with Katarina Tasevski

At twenty years old, Katarina Tasevski did not have her life figured out. Before settling on a career, she changed university faculties four times, exploring…

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Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:50:06 +0100

How to Test Business Ideas Quickly Before Committing Resources

Building a product that nobody wants is one of the most expensive mistakes a founder can make. Many entrepreneurs spend months refining an idea in…

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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:59:44 +0100

She’s Next Talks with Sitara Aghayeva

At 21, Sitara Aghayeva made a life-altering decision: she secretly taught herself the programming language Python in her bedroom. Despite holding a degree in accounting…

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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:33:38 +0100

How to Move from Idea Overload to Focused Execution

Having too many ideas can be just as limiting as having none. Founders who naturally see opportunities everywhere often fall into a pattern of constant…

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Business Tools & Operations: 🤖 Are you collecting customer feedback, or are you […]

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:58:33 +0100

🤖 Are you collecting customer feedback, or are you actually using it to drive growth?

Whether it’s survey responses, online reviews, or customer support messages, your audience is constantly telling you what they love—and what needs fixing. But manually reading and categorising hundreds of comments takes hours that busy founders simply don’t…

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How to Use AI to Turn Customer Feedback into Strategic Insights - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

Your customers are already telling you how to improve your business. The question is whether you are able to listen—at scale.Most founders are not short…

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Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:03:30 +0100

Built to Last: Why Women-Led Start-ups Are More Resilient

Over the past few years, entrepreneurs in Central and Eastern Europe have learned to operate in conditions where stability is the exception rather than the…

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Coaching & Mentorship: 🎙️ How do you build a business that thrives on change […]

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:49:57 +0100

🎙️ How do you build a business that thrives on change rather than fearing it?

In our latest episode of She’s Next Talks, we sit down with entrepreneur Gayane Arakelyan to explore modern leadership, strategic adaptability, and true business resilience. Gayane shares her practical, honest insights on turning everyday market disruptions into…

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She’s Next Talks with Gayane Arakelyan - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

At just 20 years old, journalism student Gayane Arakelyan was handed a daunting task: translate an English article about “cloud computing” into Armenian. She knew…

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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Peers’ corner: Hi She's Next Community! 👋🎙️ How do you lead one of […]

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:31:01 +0100

Hi She’s Next Community! 👋

🎙️ How do you lead one of the region’s most prominent financial institutions while navigating constant market shifts?

In our latest episode of She’s Next Talks, we sit down with Ivana Gazić, President of the Management Board of the Zagreb Stock Exchange. As a true powerhouse in the financial sector—a space…

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She’s Next Talks with Ivana Gažić - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

“I always stand as the only woman at the pictures of, let’s say, 10 or 13 CEOs of regional exchanges,” observes Ivana Gažić, President of…

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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:41:34 +0100

How to Introduce AI Workflows Gradually Without Overwhelming Your Team

You cannot introduce AI by simply purchasing a team subscription and expecting immediate results. In practice, sudden mandates often create resistance, anxiety, and confusion. When…

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Strategy: 📈 Are you managing a business budget, or is your […]

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:48:05 +0100

📈 Are you managing a business budget, or is your budget managing you?

It is easy to focus entirely on driving revenue, but true operational scaling requires a clear picture of where every pound is going. For many founders, setting up a formal business budget feels intimidating, often conjuring images of overly complex spreadsheets and…

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5 Steps to Setting Up Your Business Budget - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

A brilliant business idea is only the beginning; the next crucial step is managing your finances effectively. To turn a great concept into a successful,…

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Coaching & Mentorship: Hi She's Next Community! 👋💼 Are you collecting […]

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:09:30 +0100

Hi She’s Next Community! 👋

💼 Are you collecting LinkedIn connections, or are you building actual opportunities?

Having thousands of followers looks great on paper, but vanity metrics don’t grow a business. True success on LinkedIn comes from building a targeted, engaged network of people who actually want to buy from, partner with, or champion…

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How to Grow a Meaningful LinkedIn Network that Leads to Real Opportunities - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

Having 5,000 connections means nothing if none of them know who you are. On LinkedIn, quality always beats quantity. Yet many entrepreneurs still treat networking…

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Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:20:16 +0100

She's Next Talks with Nadera Alsukkar

For over two decades, Nadera Alsukkar managed complex operations in some of the world’s most volatile conflict zones. Born during the outbreak of the Bosnian…

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Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:39:07 +0100

How to Decide Which Business Processes Are Worth Automating

“Automate everything” has become common advice—but automating a broken process simply scales inefficiency. Many founders fall into one of two traps: they either over-engineer complex…

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Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:02:42 +0100

How to Use AI to Turn Customer Feedback into Strategic Insights

Your customers are already telling you how to improve your business. The question is whether you are able to listen—at scale.Most founders are not short…

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Let’s work together: 🎬 New Video Guide: 5 Steps to Creating Your First […]

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:20:21 +0100

🎬 New Video Guide: 5 Steps to Creating Your First Business Plan!

Got a brilliant business idea but no roadmap? A business plan doesn’t need to be an intimidating, hundred-page document. It is simply a practical guide that brings clarity to your vision and proves your idea can actually make money.

In our latest bite-sized video, we strip away…

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5 Steps to Creating Your First Business Plan - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

A brilliant business idea is only the beginning; the next crucial step is building a strategic roadmap. To turn a great concept into a successful,…

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Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:43:17 +0100

How to Structure Learning and Upskilling While Running a Business

There is a clear paradox in entrepreneurship: as your business grows, your time to learn how to run it shrinks. Many founders deprioritise their own…

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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:06:43 +0100

She’s Next Talks with Gayane Arakelyan

At just 20 years old, journalism student Gayane Arakelyan was handed a daunting task: translate an English article about “cloud computing” into Armenian. She knew…

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Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:29:35 +0100

How to Make Confident Decisions with Limited Information

Waiting for complete certainty is one of the fastest ways to lose momentum. In most business situations—especially in fast-moving or emerging markets—you will never have…

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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:20:55 +0100

How to Validate a Value Proposition Using LLMs

AI is no longer just a tool for writing emails or generating images—it can act as a 24/7 strategic sparring partner for your business. For…

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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Business Tools & Operations: 💼 Are you collecting LinkedIn connections, or are […]

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:29:20 +0100

💼 Are you collecting LinkedIn connections, or are you building real opportunities?

Having thousands of followers looks great on paper, but vanity metrics do not grow a business. True success on LinkedIn comes from building a targeted, engaged network of people who actually want to buy from, partner with, or champion you.

Our latest guide breaks…

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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Female entrepreneurship does not fail on ambition. It fails on environment.

Across Eastern Europe and Central Asia, female entrepreneurship is still treated like an endurance sport. Women are praised for grit, flexibility, and their ability to…

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Strategy: Ready to scale globally, but not sure how to […]

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:34:54 +0100

Ready to scale globally, but not sure how to physically crack new markets? 🌍✈️

Trying to enter a foreign market entirely on your own can be incredibly expensive, time-consuming, and risky. That is exactly why partnering with international distributors is one of the fastest ways to scale. A great distributor already has the local…

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How to Find International Distributors for Your Goods or Services - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

Expanding into international markets can transform a local business into a global brand — but only if you find the right people to represent you…

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Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100

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Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:38:32 +0100

How to Prepare Your Business For AI Adoption Without Technical Expertise

You do not need a computer science degree to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence. Yet for many founders, AI still feels complex, expensive, and…

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Leadership & Management: Hi She's Next Community! 👋"Mind your business" […]

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:19:55 +0100

Hi She’s Next Community! 👋

“Mind your business” usually sounds like a warning—but in entrepreneurship, it is the ultimate key to your success and survival. 🧠✨

It is incredibly easy to get distracted by what everyone else is doing. Between scrolling through competitors’ curated social media wins and trying to jump on every passing industry trend,…

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Mind your business - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

Victoria Victorova turned a decade of mental health struggles into Bulgaria’s leading corporate therapy platform. The confession came during an ordinary workday at Press Start,…

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Coaching & Mentorship: The Visibility Gap: Is being a "quiet achiever" […]

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:38:21 +0100

The Visibility Gap: Is being a “quiet achiever” slowing your growth? 💡

We are often taught that if we work hard and produce great results, the world will eventually notice. But in the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, “waiting to be discovered” is rarely a winning strategy.

Our latest opinion piece, “The Visibility Gap” by Olena…

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The visibility gap - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

Why women entrepreneurs in CEE remain underrepresented and how the ecosystem can change this Judging by the number of start-ups, innovative solutions and new products…

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Wed, 27 May 2026 11:34:31 +0100

Force of nature

An Azeri chemistry teacher is building science content for the post-Soviet world. From Puerto Rico. Sakina Hasanova spends the first minute of a video call…

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Strategy: Hi She's Next Community! 👋Is cultural […]

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:09:02 +0100

Hi She’s Next Community! 👋

Is cultural misunderstanding holding your global expansion back? 🌍

When scaling your business internationally, having a great product is only half the story. The other half? Understanding the unspoken rules of the markets you are entering. What is considered a “standard” business greeting in one country could be seen…

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Cultural Sensitivity in Business: Do’s and Don’ts When Working with International Clients - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

When working across borders, cultural misunderstandings can quietly undermine trust, negotiations, and long-term partnerships. Small missteps — a rushed email, an overly informal tone, a…

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Coaching & Mentorship: The $900 January: Why radical honesty might be your […]

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:35:01 +0100

The $900 January: Why radical honesty might be your best business strategy

Would you be brave enough to admit to your peers when your business has a slow month?

In one of our latest interviews, we sit down with top-tier freelance illustrator Adriana Dănăilă. After years of earning six-figure revenues and working with global giants like Mars and…

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The 900 US dollars January - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

Some years, Adriana Dănăilă can earn 100,000 US dollars as a freelance illustrator. She shares what happened when the work dried up Adriana Dănăilă started…

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Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Business Tools & Operations: Expanding globally? Don't let payment complexity hold […]

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:34:49 +0100

Expanding globally? Don’t let payment complexity hold you back! 🌍

Selling beyond borders is no longer a “later” move for many women-led businesses—it is often how growth truly begins. However, many founders hesitate because of worries about high fees, slow transfers, or security risks.

In our latest guide, “Understanding International Payment…

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Understanding International Payment Systems and Ensuring Secure Transactions - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

Selling beyond borders is no longer a “later” move for women-led businesses — it’s often how growth begins. Whether you’re serving international clients, running an…

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Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Coaching & Mentorship: "It can be faster and bigger if you have partners" — […]

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:45:25 +0100

“It can be faster and bigger if you have partners” — Mastering the Double Shift

In our latest interview, “The Double Shift,” we sit down with Iva Kozlovksa, the brilliant mind behind Qubit Labs and the co-founder of Women in Tech Ukraine. Iva shares her journey of managing two demanding organisations and reveals the one vital skill many women…

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The double shift - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

Running a tech company whilst building an NGO taught Iva Kozlovksa what women entrepreneurs actually need Iva Kozlovksa runs two organisations simultaneously. Qubit Labs, her…

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Strategy: 🌍 Ready to expand globally? Learn how to build […]

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:25:20 +0100

🌍 Ready to expand globally? Learn how to build undeniable trust with international clients! 👋

When clients come from another country, trust doesn’t happen by default. Legal, cultural, and market differences can easily create uncertainty and slow down or even stop business decisions. If they cannot meet you in person, how do you prove your…

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Building Trust with International Clients: A Step-by-Step Guide - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

When clients come from another country, trust doesn’t happen by default. They may not know you personally, understand your local market, or feel confident about…

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Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100

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Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Coaching & Mentorship: 💡 New Opinion Piece: Learning to Master the Dignified […]

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:32:19 +0100

💡 New Opinion Piece: Learning to Master the Dignified ‘No’ 👋

As entrepreneurs, we are constantly told to seize every single opportunity that comes our way. But what if the true secret to sustainable growth is actually learning when to say no?

Saying “yes” to everything can quickly lead to severe burnout, diluted focus, and projects that do not…

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Learning to master the dignified ‘no’ - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

Every woman founder eventually reaches a moment where she must choose between being liked and leading Women are often praised for empathy, understanding and care…

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Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Strategy: 🎬 New Video: 5 Steps to Using Analytics to Grow […]

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:04:53 +0100

🎬 New Video: 5 Steps to Using Analytics to Grow Your Business! 👋

Data might seem overwhelming, but it is one of the most powerful tools you have for scaling your business.

Many entrepreneurs rely entirely on intuition and guesswork, missing out on crucial insights that could save time, reduce costs, and significantly drive revenue. In our…

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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Business Tools & Operations: 🎬 New Video: 5 Steps to Launching a Product Successfully! […]

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:28:57 +0100

🎬 New Video: 5 Steps to Launching a Product Successfully! 👋

A brilliant product is only half the battle—the other half is a highly strategic launch.

If you are getting ready to release something new, moving beyond a simple “go-live” date is absolutely essential. Many innovative products fail to gain traction simply because they lack a clear,…

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5 Steps to Launching a Product Successfully - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

A great product is only half the battle; the other half is a strategic launch. To turn a great idea into lasting business growth, entrepreneurs…

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Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:43:52 +0100

5 Steps to Setting Up Your Business Budget

A brilliant business idea is only the beginning; the next crucial step is managing your finances effectively. To turn a great concept into a successful,…

Alina Abakumova posted an update in the group Coaching & Mentorship: 🎙️ "Every challenge you face is an opportunity to […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:19:43 +0100

🎙️ “Every challenge you face is an opportunity to grow.” — Dive into our latest She’s Next Talks episode! 🎙️

Are you letting the fear of failure hold back your next big business move?

In the latest episode of our She’s Next Talks podcast, we sit down with Jamilya Yusupova, a seasoned business development consultant and agritech innovator from…

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She’s Next Talks with Jamilya Yusupova - She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with Emerging Europe

“I am a seasoned project manager with 20 years of progressive working experience,” says Jamilya Yusupova, a business development consultant based in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, in…