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Claudia Buchanan 61, Female
Peoria, United States

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Megan left a comment for Claudia Buchanan Sep. 9, 2007

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What is your name?
Claudia
Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?
Yes
If you are in business, what is the name of your business?
Home Fashions U, Sew What! Custom Home Decor
Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?
I have a successful Interior Design Workroom for the trade and retail. It is now time to share my skills with others. Home Fashions U is Dedicated to Home Decor Interior Fashion. Home Fashions U offers education for the professionals and those who want to improve their sewing skills.
Where is (will) your business located? (City and State)
Peoria, Arizona
If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?
http://www.HomeFashionsU.com
How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?)
Sew What! Custom Home Decor - 9 years
Home Fashions U - 2 years
How many employees do you have, if any?
0
What is your annual revenue?
$50K-$100K
Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.
We offer workshops in fabricating Home Decor, such as draperies, bedding, pillows, slipcovers,etc. Sonoran Sewing also offers classes for starting your Home Decor Business or Teaching Home Decor in our students local area.
How did you (or plan to) fund your business startup?
personal savings
What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?
Finding Vendors
What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?
Take our business class, How to Start a Professional Sewing Business.
What has been your biggest mistake?
Thinking to small!
What has been your smartest move?
Helping others to become successful.
Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?
Yes
What is your email address?
HomeFashionsU@gmail.com

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At 3:09pm on September 13th, 2007, Patricia Twitchell said…
Dear Claudia,

I would like to invite you to my network of friends and professionals. I own and operate a specialty gift shop in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. I am interested in networking with other professional women.

Patricia Twitchell
The Teddy Bear Lady of Myrtle Creek
www.justbearsandstuff.com
At 1:56pm on September 9th, 2007, Megan said…
I have a sewing machine somewhere...I don't know how to use it...but I have one. :) It's definitely a skill that I wish I'd learned. My grandma used to make all my mom's clothes. =D
At 11:25pm on September 4th, 2007, Kimberly Porrazzo said…
Claudia - Thanks for joining MyWomanOwnedBusiness.com. You have lots of company on this network with other women running businesses similar to yours. Hopefully you'll all find support and encouragement from one another! Please, tell other women you know that run their own businesses about the site and pass the word! Click on "invite" at the top of this page and invite your friends to join!
 
 

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