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At 2:46pm on September 26, 2007, Nicole Hoekstra said…: I love what you are doing!!!! And YES, they are all learning experiences; it's a great thing. :-)

Sincerely,
Nicole :-)

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At 11:59am on September 26, 2007, Megan said…: You sound like a super positive person. :) I think that's a huge plus for independent business people.

At 6:39am on September 26, 2007, Kimberly Porrazzo said…: Hi Margarita. Welcome to MyWomanOwnedBusiness.com! I'm looking forward to reading your profile. As a reminder, you can upload photos and videos. You can also ask questions of the entire network by creating a FORUM, using the tab above. And, of course, we'd love for you to invite other women business owners to join us. It's easy when you use the INVITE tab at the top of this page. Good luck!

If you are in business, what is the name of your business?: Incite Int'l / YES!Circle

Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?: Someone I met at a party six years ago asked me if I was an executive coach. I had no idea what it was, but he said that I sound like his coach in coversation. I thought I'd look into it and realized it was my calling. I still thank that man every time I see him :)

Where is (will) your business located? (City and State): Arlington, Virginia

If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?: http://www.yescircle.org

Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.: I facilitate creative, insight-full offsite experiences for organizations who want to make sure that their vision, culture and people are aligned. In particular, I am passionate working with clients who are multi-cultural/generational and/or socially responsible.

What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?: It wasn't so easy to explain to people what I do, so creating awareness of my services and benefits was a challenge.

What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?: Get super clear about your niche and stick with it!

What has been your biggest mistake?: I really don't see anything as a mistake - I see it more as a learning opportunity (sometimes a tough learning opportunity :) Having said that, committing to a niche and sticking to a plan would have definitely accelerated success.

What has been your smartest move?: Founding my organization for entrepreneurs - YES!Circle. I've met the most amazing people, learned a great deal about running a business and also have become well known in the DC community. Reputation is everything I am glad I was able to build a positive one in the market place.

Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?: Yes

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