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In this day and age, it’s great to be a working woman. Gender barriers in the workplace are rapidly disappearing. According to recent information from Grant Thornton International, a leading consulting firm, the Philippines has the highest percentage of women in senior management positions (47%) in the world—almost double the global average. The entrepreneurial sector has an even higher success rate according to DOLE’s Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics, with an astonishing 69% of budding entrepreneurs and 51% of new business owners belonging to the female sex, as reported by PR.com. Clearly this is welcome news, especially to those of us who have a hankering to put up a business. However, as many who have tried it will attest, starting a business and having it take off while keeping some semblance of a balanced life is tricky. How exactly does a woman become the best possible entrepreneur when she has so many other things on her plate?

With the help of Entrepreneur Philippines, the country’s leading business magazine for new and established business owners, we’ve compiled a mini start-up guide for women who want to set up their own business. Read through our list and see if you’ve got what it takes to be your own boss.

 

As far as modern times are concerned, we’re past the debate on women’s right to drive their own cars. These days, the question of getting a car leans more toward convenience and security, especially if your job requires you to travel or work late at night.

Are you still weighing the pros and cons of getting your own car? If you’re worried about the expenses that come with an auto purchase, you may want to consider these advantages:

1. A car asserts your independence and style. Without being mayabang, you can finally tell your boyfriend or dad that their chauffeur days are over. “Owning a car gives you the freedom to go anywhere without having to wait for anyone else to drive for you,” says Anna Barbara Lorenzo, managing editor of TopGear.com.ph.
2. You save more time. Commuting to work can take ages, especially at rush hour. Sure, you’ll be bogged down by traffic every now and then, but not as much if you know alternate routes that public vehicles can’t take.
3. You can do more rakets. More time can also mean more money if you’re the type who does jobs on the side after office hours. Plus, you won’t need to worry about commuting if your raket requires you to go out of town.
4. It’s safer to drive on your own car, especially if your job requires you to clock in late hours at work. Driving lessens your risk of getting mugged on the street or encountering an abusive cab driver. You also get to go around in any outfit you like without being harassed by catcalls.
5. You learn to be more responsible. Because a car is always a prized possession, you become more conscious of its performance and maintenance. “Even if you're a girl, you have to know the basics of taking care of your car—knowing when to change the oil and water, the wipers, and more,” says Lorenzo.

   

Hooters restaurant, despite having a family-friendly ambiance, is best known for its sexy waitresses. Clad in white tank tops and skimpy orange shorts, Hooters Girls entertain customers with small talk and dance numbers when they're not busy serving.


Recently, an unnamed woman wrote in Lemondrop.com that being a waitress was difficult—and even more so if you were a Hooters Girl like she is now. While she admits to being tipped well for her job, she reveals that Hooters Girls are subject to bizarre policies set by the restaurant and unwanted attention from rude customers.