The Importance of Sangat In Business By Rupinder Kaur

As a Sikh I have always been familiar with the concept of Sangat. The word itself is a Sikh term with its origins in the Sanskrit word ‘sangh’, which means company, fellowship and association. In Sikhi we believe that your spiritual journey is enlightened by keeping company with like-minded individuals. The same translates to the …

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Langley Laser Clinic

In 2014 we will be following the entrepreneurial journey of sisters Kirandeep Sangha , 31, and Pavneet Sangha, 24, as they launch their business Langley Laser Clinic. Situated on Langley High Street, Langley Laser Clinic will be home to the most sophisticated laser aesthetics from hair reduction to acne treatment to skin rejuvenation. Both Kirandeep and Pavneet …

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Sikh Entrepreneur Women in Business Survey

Sikh Entrepreneur is very excited to partner with Association of British Asian Women in Business to enable this ground breaking research into Asian Women in Business. The aim of the research is to consider the barriers, challenges and frustrations this group of women are experiencing in their attempts to start and grow a business. If …

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Paramjit Bains, From Care Assistant to Director of Caring Care

It’s really important to realise that entrepreneurs are not always born and it’s never too late to follow your dreams to set up your own business! Our Women in Business Editor, Rupinder Kaur caught up with an incredibly inspiring Sikh woman, Paramjit Bains who started her company at 53 years old. Paramjit moved to England …

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Welcome to Sikh Entrepreneur’s Women in Business Section!

This is a new initiative for 2014 due to a demand for articles and information specifically for women in business. I know some may think ‘why do Sikh women need their own section and information specifically for them?!’. Well, in short because we do. The very limited research suggests that whilst Asian women are a …

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Unique Home for Girls – Update

After my first article on Unique Home  I wanted to update you on our fundraising efforts and visit to the Home. A HUGE thank you to all who donated and sponsored us, our current total is at £5,542!!!  Once gift aid is added this will take the total up to over £6,000. We did the …

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Unique Home For Girls

Unique Home for Girls is a home for unwanted, abandoned girls in Punjab, India. Due to many cultural and economic reasons (dowry, daughters thought of as consumers and sons as producers, potential conflict over property division, continuation of family line, to name but a few ) boys are regarded as the preferred sex and consequently …

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Business Networking for Entrepreneurs

The importance and value of business networking cannot be underestimated. Particularly when you are starting your business and want to increase awareness of your brand and services, it should form a key part of your marketing strategy.  I remember when I started my business after 10 years in the corporate world and had to embark …

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