As a stay-at-home mother of three, I never imagined that one day I would be a successful small business owner. While I had always dream of launching my own line of designer jewelry, the demands of taking care of three small children and running a household left me with little time to pursue my passions. That is, until I discovered The Successful Entrepreneur and their Small Business Assistance Center.

Jewelry-making had always been a hobby, despite friends and family who kept telling me I could make a business out of it. I didn’t know the first thing about running a business; my educational background was in the liberal arts and the most I knew about the jewelry business was how to shop for it. Finally, someone suggested I try using the Internet as a platform for an online business.

As I began searching the Internet for information on how to start an online business, I quickly became discouraged. There was so much information and so much that needed to be done that I instantly felt overwhelmed. Then as I was searching, I came upon the website for The Successful Entrepreneur. Finally, here was the help I had been looking for in one convenient and easily accessible place.

The Successful Entrepreneur guided me through every step of the small business startup process. With help of The Successful Entrepreneur, I learned how to write a business plan and I was able to get help with web design, Internet marketing and email advertising. Their Small Business Assistance Center provided me with access to a number of discounted vendors and The Successful Entrepreneur also helped me to secure much-needed funding through their network of Angels and Investors. Through their online community, I was able to network with other small business professionals and learn from their valuable expertise. Their team of coaches and experts kept me energized and motivated to succeed.

Starting a small business requires hard work and patience but it also helps to have a team of experienced professionals behind who can step in and help to guide you along the path. With the help of The Successful Entrepreneur, I was able to transform my dreams into reality and I can proudly say that today, I am a successful small business owner thanks to their help. If you have a small business idea but don’t know how to make the leap from idea to action, The Successful Entrepreneur can provide you with the keys to unlock the doors to success.

---R. L. Lake, Owner, Camedela Jewelry Designs