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- What is your name?
- Cheena Chandra
- Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?
- Yes
- If you are in business, what is the name of your business?
- Cheena Chandra™ Jewelry
- Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?
- Always had a strong creative style and vision. I finally took a leap of faith after working in the corporate world for over ten years. Jewelry is a strong part of my culture and my mother loves jewelry. I always sat with her with her jewelers and helped her design jewelry as a child.
- Where is (will) your business located? (City and State)
- Irvine, CA
- If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?
- http://www.cheenachandra.com
- How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?)
- Started my Company in 2002.
- How many employees do you have, if any?
- 1-5
- What is your annual revenue?
- $250K-$500K
- Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.
- 18 Kt fine jewelry line, Cheena Chandra™ Jewelry with a modern sensibilty, yet classical in style. The line is available in high-end boutiques throughout the United States as well as online at www.cheenachandra.com
- How did you (or plan to) fund your business startup?
- personal savings, equity line of credit, friends and family
- What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?
- Understanding production issues, realizing you cannot do it all and need to identify help, but the right kind of help.
- What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?
- Live your dream...take chances, but prepare!
- What has been your biggest mistake?
- Trying to do it all to SAVE money. You have to spend money to make money.
- What has been your smartest move?
- Developing relationships and identifying mentors, reaching out for help.
- Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?
- Yes
- What is your email address?
- cheena@cheenachandra.com
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