Little Wonders Montessori in the Top 100 and in the Top 10 of the “Greenest and Recession Busters” Categories
Congratulations to Little Wonders Montessori, located in San Francisco, California, for being named in the Top 100 for 2014 Home-Based 100 Business Winners and in the Top 10 of the Greenest and Recession Busters Categories. We caught up with business owner and entrepreneur Galyna Baranand asked her to answer some questions and share some words of advice and inspiration with our StartupNation audience.
Tell Us About Your Journey
StartupNation: What is your favorite aspect of being an entrepreneur?
Galyna: Create a new things
StartupNation: To what do you attribute your success as an entrepreneur and business owner?
Galyna: Staying ahead of the trends
StartupNation: What ignited the spark in you to start/select your particular business as an entrepreneur?
Galyna: Imagination
StartupNation: What would you say are the top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur?
Galyna:
- Vision
- Patience
- Planning
Words of Wisdom – Inspiration for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
StartupNation: If you had one piece of advice for someone just starting out, what would it be?
Galyna: Just do it!
Inspiration
StartupNation: Where do you find your greatest inspiration?
Galyna: Around people
StartupNation: A motto you live by?
Galyna:Business, it’s like a marriage
Tell Us About Your Business, Experiences, & Funding Your Startup
StartupNation: How did you get funding for your startup?
Galyna: Friends
StartupNation: Recommendations for others starting out?
Galyna: Look around
Marketing and Building Their Customer Base
StartupNation: How do you market and build your customer base?
Galyna:Word of mouth, personal referral
Changes in the Business Market
StartupNation: What changes have you seen in your business market since starting?
Galyna:More competition
StartupNation: What do you see coming that will impact your business?
Galyna: Local politics
Learn more about Galyna’s business and view other businesses that entered and placed in the competition by clicking here for the top ten and a full list 2014 Home-Based 100 Business Winners and entrants.
Do you have a startup? Are you a passionate entrepreneur with an idea that has taken off and want to share your success with others? Would you like your business to receive priceless exposure in the media and be positioned to take your business to the next level? Then join us this fall for the 8th Annual StartupNation Home-Based 100 Competition which ranks outstanding home-based businesses and the amazing people behind them! Watch for your change to enter! In the meantime, be sure to visit us daily for new content to support and grow your business!
