Susan Belknapp's Page

What is your name?

Susan Belknapp

Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?

Yes

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

Susan Belknapp Professional Writing Services

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

Years of struggling to market myself as a freelance writer.

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

Riverside, CA

If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?

http://susanbelknapp.com

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

susanbelknapp.com has been live for six months. I have done freelance writing for years.

How many employees do you have, if any?

0

What is your annual revenue?

$25K-$50K

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

All manner of writing services: articles, web copy, video scripts, brochures, press releases, collateral materials, etc.

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

second mortgage

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

Marketing and getting that next job.

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

Make as many contacts as you can. You take care of them and they'll take care of you.

What has been your biggest mistake?

Using my house equity as seed money before the housing market crash.

What has been your smartest move?

Believing in myself and just taking the plunge.

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

Yes

What is your email address?

sbelknapp@sbcglobal.net