Colorado Business Woman Mentors Women Business Owners
When Erin Seabold moved to the Denver, Colorado area in January 2007, she came with a dream. And now she's sharing that dream with thousands of women across Colorado in a big way.
Erin started A Boutique for the Soul, a home-based company which connects women selling unique products and services with women ready and willing to buy. It provides a way to showcase and promote local women business owners in an in-home environment, and connects these passionate business owners with dozens of women who come to shop, network with each other and build relationships.
"Many women today start a small business because they have a passion. They may love making jewelry, or designing fashion accessories, or creating one-of-a-kind handbags," stated Seabold. "But they are constantly challenged with new ways to market their businesses. They don't understand the nuances of continually reaching out to new audiences, and so most of these businesses fail." That's where A Boutique for the Soul comes in.
"Each business owner has the possibility of gaining not just one or two new clients, but dozens of new clients at every event they participate in," states Seabold. "Right now we have several parties a week, but will be expanding throughout the Colorado area over the next few months. This will provide unlimited visibility to these businesses."
Because Seabold has a desire to help as many women as possible succeed, she has also taken the extra step of working with Dress for Success. This national organization is dedicated to helping disadvantaged women achieve economic independence by providing professional attire, a network of support, and career development tools. At each event, women are encouraged to bring a donation of clothing or accessories to help support an even wider population of women trying to succeed in the business world.HBM
Previously published in the June 2008 issue of HOME BUSINESS® Magazine, an international publication for the growing and dynamic home-based market. Available on newsstands, in bookstores and chain stores, and via subscriptions ($15.00 for 1 year, six issues). Visit www.homebusinessmag.com