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1) Winning over customers is not easy, especially in a society that still raises eyebrows at a woman entrepreneur. Hasrat shares how she dodges biases and wins over customers, one smile at a time.

Watch: bit.ly/3giuiey
2) Are you inspired by Hasrat and wish to start your own business? For more information on the first steps of starting a business dial 9953-663-222 (toll-free)
3) For an opportunity to win a business grant, mentorship, and a digital learning certificate please visit: bit.ly/3wipc8x
4) The School of Hope & Empowerment (SHE) is an initiative by @tata_comm and @thebetterindia to inspire and create enabling environments for women-led entrepreneurship in India.

#entrepreneurship #ruralbusiness #inspiration #businessgrants #mentorship

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Watch: bit.ly/3pHNVRI
2) Are you inspired by Hasrat and wish to start your own business? For more information on the first steps of starting a business dial 9953-663-222 (toll-free)
3) For an opportunity to win a business grant, mentorship, and a digital learning certificate please visit: bit.ly/3wipc8x
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