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Skills
Although business advancement through technology is a core objective of Women in Progress, starting with basic
business principles is critical. Needed skills of volunteers range from implementing the most basic record-keeping systems and marketing
concepts to programming applications and setting up a company’s network. Therefore, someone who has one or more of the following
skills can help!
- Knows basic office applications
- Possesses excellent writing skills
- Understands the inner-workings of a business
- Constructed and taught a training class
- Uses email
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- Can research on the Internet
- Created a web page or application
- Experienced in network integration
- Programmed or integrated client/server applications
- Provided end-user support
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Even more important than business or technology experience is having the following characteristics:
- Patience
- Flexibility
- Sense of humor
- High motivation
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- Energy
- Enthusiasm
- Spirit of adventure
- Desire to learn
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The experience level of volunteers varies greatly, from professionals just starting out to retired professionals:
- Mid-Career & Retired Professionals
assist businesses in a strategic planning capacity. These
volunteers may have the opportunity to organize many micro businesses into larger, more competitive
cooperative entities.
- Young Professionals
gain a different perspective on running a business. These volunteers help women entrepreneurs in a business and technology capacity and possibly explore international trade opportunities.
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