Melissa owns a bakery in Brooklyn selling decorative cakes and sweets for folks looking to celebrate any occasion. She currently operates out of a commercial kitchen, and hopes to start an e-commerce website in order to increase sales and build a wider customer base.
Meggie is the owner of a makeup studio and provides eyelash extension services in Oakland, CA. Meggie is focused on enhancing the client's natural beauty so they can feel confident in their own skin. She is looking for assistance with business operations and hiring so she may scale her business and earn more revenue.
Laura is a doula and runs a nanny agency, where she and her team of trained educators assist families in the Bay Area, CA. Laura is passionate about childhood development, and has developed non-medical doula services alongside her educational curriculum taught by her team of educators. Curriculums are customized per child, and services are suited for first-time families. (Please note: Spanish-speaking preferred)
Corretta is operating a car rental business under multiple ride-share platforms, where she lists her three vehicles. She wants to increase her overall sales and wants to expand different arms of her business to generate more sales opportunities through different channels. Corretta is at risk of closing, and is hoping to receive funding for her business in order to continue operation.
Kara is a stylist and personal image consultant with over 20 years of experience helping people build a sense of style that compliments their appearance and enhances their self confidence. She has been trained by some of the biggest people in the industry, and is passionate about her work. She hopes to continue to grow her customer base and improve her business marketing to further expand the business.
Mercedes is in the business of selling handmade and high quality soy candles and bath & body products, which do not contain the same chemicals as standard store bought candles. Her products have done really well in markets and pop-ups, as they are affordable for the quality and eco-friendly nature of the product. She hopes to continue to grow her retail presence, especially online, and to hire an additional staff member.
Serenity began making and selling hand knotted, custom Baltic Amber and genuine gemstone jewelry for adults several years ago, and when the demand continued to increase, she decided to focus her efforts and start a business. Her designs are unique and beautiful, and she prides herself in providing excellent customer service. Most of her work at this time is custom made-to-order, but she hopes to develop a standing inventory of designs and improve her online conversion rates so that she can continue to scale and grow the business and support her family.