{"id":171352,"date":"2021-03-08T07:32:56","date_gmt":"2021-03-07T23:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/?p=171352"},"modified":"2025-01-02T15:38:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T07:38:35","slug":"kristina-pavchenko-interview-shes-got-a-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/kristina-pavchenko-interview-shes-got-a-business\/","title":{"rendered":"We chat with Kristina Pavchenko from She’s Got a Business about empowering female entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"

We love chatting with wildly talented women in Hong Kong. From those on a battle to change things like Liz Thomas<\/a> to others speaking openly about life\u2019s problems, such as Brenda Scofield<\/a>, this town is packed full of ladies doing great things. And one of these women is entrepreneur Kristina Pavchenko, Founder of She’s Got a Business. We sat down with her recently to learn about her transition from the corporate world to business owner and her recently launched online courses.<\/p>\n

Hi, Kristina. Thanks for chatting with us today. Firstly, tell us a little about how She\u2019s Got a Business started<\/h3>\n

Today, She’s Got a Business is a marketing and business development agency helping female entrepreneurs in business and life. But it didn\u2019t happen in a day and it really started on a playdate! Back then, I couldn\u2019t imagine what was possible if you take a leap of faith and risk a little. I can tell you now that I am living a dream (on most days), yet She\u2019s Got a Business wasn\u2019t born out of a dream, more like an opportunity taken.<\/p>\n

In 2015, I was already running my own business, consulting with European and Russian corporates and high net individuals on entering Asian markets, when my neighbour asked me for help. She has been designing jewellery for a famous brand for years, and given her second maternity leave she decided to take a chance and start her own business, doing what she loved most – designing jewellery. She needed help setting up the legal entity, establishing some contracts, and getting some general guidance of what is required from her as a business owner. My knowledge and skill set made the process of the birth of a new \u201cfemale\u201d business smooth and enjoyable, and the client got exactly what she needed: professional, affordable and friendly consulting service. I shortly was recommended to another client, followed by one more and another.<\/p>\n

Working with female founders felt really special, I was helping them to make their dreams come true. My first months working with female founders showed that expertise and professional support was required and was crucial in providing a desirable outcome. From a personal point of view, I felt something I never felt while working at corporates, that I was where I was meant to be, doing what I was supposed to do – making a real difference in these women\u2019s life, facilitating the creation of the life they truly want and deserve.<\/p>\n

What is the aim of the company?<\/h3>\n

I am on a mission. I believe that everyone has what it takes to start and run a successful business. Everyone has unique talents, skills, abilities, which are easily transferable into a profit making enterprise. What most people are missing is courage and support. She\u2019s Got a Business is on the mission to provide affordable, reliable and relatable business consulting and marketing services to female entrepreneurs to support them in their entrepreneurial journey.<\/p>\n

I can tell from first hand experience that doing what you love, and having flexibility to work around your life is priceless. It really changes how you feel when you wake up in the morning.<\/p>\n

We have been running private consultations called Start Your Business Strong for over two years now and we realised, that it has the ability to change lives! From answering questions like: ‘I don\u2019t know how to start a business’ to ‘how do I make my business profitable’, or ‘what should my next move be’ to actual profit-making businesses and increased life satisfaction, we’ve seen so many success stories.<\/p>\n

Why did you decide to work with women exclusively for this?<\/h3>\n
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Kristina Pavchenko works with female entrepreneurs to help them get their businesses off the ground<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I did this for many reasons. I always felt strongly about equality. As a law student and practicing lawyer in the past, I always wanted to change the world, to make it a more fair place for all.<\/p>\n

I find it frustrating that a large number of businesses, even those predominantly serving females, are still owned by men. That has to change and it will only happen if women get adequate support to start and run businesses, and I feel inspired to be a part of it.<\/p>\n

Since my first client, I realised surprising truths about females starting their own business. One which struck me hard was how my neighbour, a talented and recognised jewellery designer, was not sure of her ability to create designs for her business. I have seen this strong self-doubt (or imposter syndrome) many times among female founders, yet it wasn\u2019t that prevalent in the man\u2019s world. It was that goosebumps kind of inspiring to see how just a little assistance and professional support helped my first female client required to turn her whole business self around to the right direction.<\/p>\n

Personally, as a trailing spouse and mother of two, I know first handed how easy it is to lose yourself in the needs of the family, and it\u2019s beautiful place to be if that\u2019s what you want to do. However it can feel like a prison if you have a professional ambition, yet want to support your family and kids.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, as we stand today it is still harder for a female to build an empire. It\u2019s a combination of a limited access to funds, defined social roles and general man\u2019s world rules.<\/p>\n

What are the most common problem areas that women face in Hong Kong when establishing a business?<\/h3>\n

Hong Kong is an amazing place to start a business, yet it can be pricey. Most established consulting companies fees will be out of reach for someone who is just starting out on their business journey. That remains a very important part of the She’s Got a Business philosophy, to get creative but keep our services affordable for female entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Hong Kong in many ways is still a very traditional society, which makes it even harder for starting female entrepreneurs to secure funds, compared to other jurisdictions.<\/p>\n

How do you equip women with the skills to start their business?<\/h3>\n
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