U.N.R. Productions L.L.C.

What is your name?

Bobbi

Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?

about to start my own business

If you are in business, what is the name of your business?

U.N.R. Productions

Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?

I am a model/dancer and these are my passions, but I am getting older and I love to teach younger people things that i know. That's how i came up with my company (U.N.R. Productions). It is a fashion show and entertainment company. I will be putting on fashion shows, diff. competitions, events, and calendars. I also design clothes as well.

Where is (will) your business located? (City and State)

I will be in Cleveland Oh

How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?)

I have been working on this business venture for about 5 yrs. now and i feel that I am now ready to take action.

How many employees do you have, if any?

0

What is your annual revenue?

I choose not to disclose

Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.

I plan on introducing new models, designers, and entertainers

How did you (or plan to) fund your business startup?

personal savings, friends and family, private investors, grant

What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?

The biggest hurdle right now is the paperwork and money. Right now i'm putting together a sponsorship packet to get people Friends, family ,and business owners I know) to invest in my vision.

What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?

Read Read Read and then Research. The main thing that I have been doing is my homework. You need to really look at what you are bringing to the table and then look at what is already on the table. Where i live what i'm trying to do is on almost every table but mine *lol*. Here in cleveland, oh fashion shows are rare and the ones we do have is almost like it belongs in a secret society on those that know or hear about it are the people that are apart of it. So do your homework on your area and what your business can do to improve or inhance it!

What has been your biggest mistake?

I feel like my biggest mistake was one procrastinating foe so long on pursueing my idea and two not using my money wisely when i had it. Also watching who I brought into my venture. I had an idea on who i wanted to work with and why, but they ended up not believing in my dream and not wanted to work:; they wanted the fame without putting in the work.

What has been your smartest move?

Waiting so far as been the best thing i could have done. I think if i would have done it when i had the money i might not appreciate the work i have been putting in thus far. Right now at almost every turn I have been meeting people that can help me or point me in the right direction and it has truely been a blessing

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

Yes

What is your email address?

mz_ceounr@yahoo.com