Bhawna Sharma, an ambitious, hardworking, and task-driven individual who is self-motivated to manage her responsibilities to completion while delivering value and quality. Bhawna has an authentic vision, energy and tenacity to move forward with projects and initiatives that she is passionate about. Possessing strong communication, time management, leadership, and negotiation skills, she is an effective professional looking after Sales, cross functional operations and leading teams, as well as interfacing with customers and upper management.
After completing her University, she has a passion for sales and is a positive addition to any environment in which she is placed. She launched her startup over 5 years ago and has created a buzz in the solid wood windows & door manufacturing arena. Artius is a brand which guarantees defect free premium timber window & door systems.
Please provide a brief overview of your product/ service.
At Artius, we put a lot of effort to bring you world class window and door systems in Solid wood that in addition to being environment friendly, bring richness and warmth to your residence.
Our systems rule out traditional complaints which occur in wooden window and door systems hence are Jamming, Warping, termite, weather, fungus and decay proof.
At ARTIUS we have re-engineered the tradition design and the manufacturing process to bring out window and door systems that
- require very little maintainance
- offer excellent thermal and sound insulation
- are dust proof, weather sealed and rattle free
- are structurally stable with no warping and jamming
- are made from wood that is naturally resistant to termite
- are finished with exterior grade polish that lasts for a very long time
- are fitted with modern hardware offering excellent functionality and security
System Types offered:-
1. Fixed Windows
2. Outward Opening Windows
3. Inward Tilt and Turn Windows
4. Lift and Slide Windows
5. Louvered Windows
6. Casement Doors
7. Solid Wood Doors
8. Lift and Slide Doors
9. Slide and Fold Doors
Unique feature:- All Systems have integrated Insect Screens
ARTIUS window & door systems are designed after studying the environmental & operating conditions found in India and are manufactured using modern machines, methods and hardware, to guarantee trouble free operation for years all the while retaining the beauty and finish of wood.
What inspired you to build the above product/ service?
Quest for the best & extraordinary in solid wood window & door systems in India.
What is your life mantra?
“If you can dream then you can do it! “
What was the most challenging part of your journey till now?
Being a mother & a hard core sales professional .
How did you overcome those challenges?
Age, Gender has been an issue in the industry as mentioned above but then there comes a phase when you realize you are doing it for a purpose & work on it with complete dedication, there is a lot of self-motivation required in this journey.
Share some details about the investments that you have been able to fetch for the business till now.
My father , mother , Husband , Family , team members
According to you, what are the three qualities an individual must have to achieve success?
Value of Time, Will to do it, Ability to learn from everywhere.
Which online tools/ services/ apps do you use the most and would like to recommend as well?
- MS EXCEL
- Google drive
- Cad Cam
Share any one habit which you think makes you more productive.
Setting deadlines for every task.
Answer in less than 50 words
One tip to success:
Remember to add value- be it in your day or a person you meet or a meeting you are part of.
One mistake you believe every individual must avoid:
Thinking I will do it tomorrow. Most people miss out on reaching their full potential because they never start. Start Now always.
One most important lesson that you have learnt till now:
Numbers scare a lot of people. But to have a successful business you need to know your finances and your numbers right.
What are your plans for next 3 years?
Launch in at least two cities in India with at least 50 crore worth of orders in place.
What are your top three getaway destinations?
- Goa
- India
- Bahamas
- USA
- London
- UK
Share a quote that inspires you the most.
“Count your blessings and make your blessings count”.