From Homeless Shelter to Successful Business Owner
Several years ago, Melissa’s life hit rock bottom. She found herself with nothing. She was living in a homeless shelter, jobless, without a car and raising her teenage son.
It was while she was in the homeless shelter that things started to turn around for her.
Melissa took a class on how to start a business offered by Maui Economic Opportunity.
Starting a business was something Melissa had always wanted to do but was scared. She was scared of success and of failure. She was paralyzed.
The class gave her new confidence to go for it.
After deciding that she wanted to start a floral business her instructors suggested she find a job in a floral business to see if she really liked it.
Melissa got a job in two different flower businesses. She later received a grant from the State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation to attend the Southern California School of Floral Design.
Today Melissa’s business is grossing $100,000 in annual revenue.
This business success story is truly an inspiration to us all. A homeless woman who had nothing was given some guidance and encouragement. Her can-do attitude and passion for her business idea propelled her into the successful business owner that she is today.
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