🌈 Starting from Your Identity: What We Learned at “Emprende con Orgullo”

The Emprende con Orgullo event was more than just a business class. It was a space for community, representation, and practical tools. Here’s what stood out—especially if you’re LGBTQ+ or an ally, and you’re starting or growing your business as a freelancer, artist, service provider, or entrepreneur.

Los recursos del taller fueron Yes Rosario de YesToday y Jonathan Days de Puny.bz.

💡 1. Your business idea deserves structure

Attendees shared powerful ideas—from sign language interpretation services to social projects, drag artistry, and food sales. The workshop emphasized that a business idea without structure is just a dream. That’s why they introduced a simple, visual method to create a business plan—no boring 60-page templates, just guided steps and accessible tools.

🛠 2. How to price what you offer

Charging for your services isn’t just about copying your competitors. Key lessons:

• Count everything: materials, time, transportation, delivery, etc.
• You set the price, but your clients decide the value.
• If you don’t calculate costs well, your business might be losing money without you realizing it.

🌍 3. Your digital presence is not optional

A key moment came with Jonathan from Puny.bz, who broke things down with humor and real-life examples:

• No link = no clients.
• Having a place to collect payments (like with Stripe) and a profile to showcase your services can turn your hustle into a real business.
• Tools like Puny.bz let you create pages, product catalogs, and payment links from your phone—in minutes.

🎭 4. The value of drag artistry as a profession

A powerful conversation unfolded around professionalizing drag:

• Calculating the real costs of a show (makeup, outfits, transportation).
• Using contracts and invoices.
• Educating clients on what the work actually involves.
• The key message: if you don’t charge what it’s worth, the market will never learn to value your art.

💸 5. Diversify your income like Disney

A piece of advice that kept coming up: don’t put all your eggs in one basket. If you cook, you could also teach classes, write a recipe book, offer meal preps, or sell related products. Diversifying income is not just for stability—it’s how you grow.

🔗 6. Community is your engine

The event closed with a reminder: don’t wait for outside approval. Collaborate, connect your services, support those starting out, and stay visible. What’s not seen won’t sell—and what’s not priced won’t sustain.

Do you have a business idea but no website yet?

Create your free page on Puny.bz and start showcasing your work, taking payments, and reaching more people. As they said at the event:

“Entrepreneurship is for everyone—and when you build from who you are, your business shines brighter.”