AGENCIJA KAP

1. How and at what point did you come up with the idea to start your own business?
Honestly, as a graduate economist, I couldn't find a job in my field, and the years were passing by. I decided to start my own business. My father-in-law had a company, so he was patient, and with the help of his accountant, I gained the knowledge I needed.

2. Have you always wanted to be involved in your current business?
With numbers, yes. Numbers were my affinity.

3. What are you proud of in your business?
Persistence and perseverance.

4. What is the secret of your success? (List three qualities, behaviors, beliefs, or abilities)
There's no secret, just hard work. Hard work that pays off in the long run. Building a good team is essential. Investing in oneself and the team is key.

5. How understanding has your environment been, and who has been your biggest support?
In the early days, my biggest support was my accounting professor and my family.

6. What is your guiding principle?
Whenever you can, run, walk, crawl, but don't stop.

7. Do you have role models who have motivated or continue to motivate you for further work?
I've always been surrounded by hardworking people who can be role models for anyone.

8. What did you have to give up?
Perhaps free time, small pleasures, hobbies.

9. What drove you forward, and how did you stay motivated during tough times?
Always a sense of responsibility. When you work and have a team of leaders, it's different. When you're the leader, you just have to keep moving forward.

10. Why is it better for a woman to be an entrepreneur than to work for a company?
I think being an entrepreneur teaches a woman to respect herself, and then others. How you view yourself is how others view you.

11. What advice would you give to new female entrepreneurs or a younger version of yourself?
Just be patient and don't give up on your ideas. Patience is a lifesaver.

12. On a scale of 1-10, how challenging is it to be a female entrepreneur in Serbia (or in a "male-dominated" field)?
7 - It's easier to be a female entrepreneur than a female driver in Serbia.

13. Where exactly do you see yourself in 5 years?
Exactly 5 years ahead. 😊 Definitely not in the same place.