Mentorship was also a key ingredient used by Jacqueline Jacek of JACEK Chocolate Couture in the start of her successful business. Jacqueline kindly shared a few comments related to the importance of Mentorship in her entrepreneurial growth. She also touched on the value that our "Business START-UP Seminar Series" can have in helping new businesses start, grow and develop within a local community.
Jacqueline attended one of our Business START-UP Seminar Series about 5 years ago in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Fast-Forward a few years and in December 2011, JACEK Chocolate Couture was chosen as one of the Top 10 Chocolatiers in North America. And Jacqueline’s received numerous other recognitions as well.
In our interview, Jacqueline said she was looking for some help with: “... the thought processes involved in moving from full time employment in a corporate job to being self employed. (The series) was hugely beneficial in helping me break down what actions I needed to take, to make my dream a reality, and more importantly, help to break this down into organized segments (eg. Finance, marketing, legal etc...), so that it didn't seem so overwhelming.”
Jacqueline Jacek officially launched the JACEK Chocolate Couture brand on 1 December, 2009 from a home-based chocolate studio. In September 2012, JACEK Chocolate Couture expanded into a commercial chocolate studio for production, complete with a boutique where customers can purchase JACEK products.
BONUS: We've also posted a lengthier video interview with Jacqueline Jacek where she addresses important aspects on the topic of Business Success. That can be seen on our YouTube Channel where she shares her background and many additional insights that other entrepreneurs will likely find helpful! CLICK HERE TO VIEW
ALSO: we have a post on our Business Success BLOG that talks about the Business START-UP Seminar Series we facilitated in St. Albert, Alberta. It has a link to the interview we did with CBC Radio's Mark Connolly, host of Edmonton AM, in which we mentioned Jacqueline Jacek's success. CLICK HERE TO VIEW
In Closing: Pro-Vision Solutions Inc. is an innovative collaborator, and we've enjoyed working with entrepreneurs, Economic Development Officers, Chambers of Commerce and other key stakeholders in a number of communities. We've found that by working together we can all be more effective in helping entrepreneurs develop NEW businesses, create NEW jobs, and stimulate NEW investment.
Simply put ... we believe this provides them with, "... a SMARTER Business Start!"
Please let us know if we can help you or your community with any of these valuable services!
And as always, your comments are welcomed below.
