I cannot believe my company is now 1!
Waw where has the time flown? I must tell you...owning a business is somewhat like having a child. Lots of planning goes into it and lots of responsibilities comes with it. Here's a recap of the birth of A. NICHELLE and CO.
Waw where has the time flown? I must tell you...owning a business is somewhat like having a child. Lots of planning goes into it and lots of responsibilities comes with it. Here's a recap of the birth of A. NICHELLE and CO.
JUST A THOUGHT...
I always thought of owning a business but fear kept me back from actually trying. I'm not super experienced with owning a business and I dont have the help. I wonder if I can?? Just like planning to have a child, most times it's usually with a spouse or partner and there maybe some experience involved. In my case, I was neither. I guess if I did start my own company, it'll be by myself. So in 2012, I put pen to paper to chart out what company, why, when and how.
CONCEPTION...
Ok so I don't have a partner, I'm doing this by myself, I have the idea and it's time to start. So the beginning stages, I knew I love make-up, fashion and writing. I'm not interested in cosmetology school but I love consulting! Aha! Image Consulting....that's it. Now I need a name! I know it's about Image Consulting Services but I need a name. Just like trying to find a name for your unborn child...it took me a while before I created A. NICHELLE and CO. It's not just A. Nichelle but I added "and Co." because I knew at some point, I'm not working alone.
PREPARING...
In the months before your child is born, there are certain things you do prior to its birth. I had to do the same. In 2013, I began the initial stages of the logo. It had to be exactly how I envisioned it. Started looking for schools and Institutes that will offer Certified makeup classes and Image Consulting courses. Meanwhile started building my makeup kit as part of Image Consulting is offering makeup services. Whew! Just like a baby, a business is expensive.
By 2014, the logo was done, I graduated as a CIC (Certified Image Consultant), completed several makeup courses with certifications, registered the business with the State, created business cards and marketing pieces, secured a website name and registered the hosting domain. Oh and social media! I gotta be in the know...so I already had Facebook and a blog but Instagram and Twitter were next.
THE SHOWER...
I must say I'm super grateful and blessed to receive services to help build A. NICHELLE and Co. I had help to construct the layout of the website by a graphic designer, photoshoots by a photographer and casting my friends as models for the website and to top it off...An intro video.
All lovely gifts in preparation to launch. It was long days and long nights, being a bit confused, tired and nervous at times but yet...PATIENT! Then before I knew it...1 kick, 2 kick, 3 kick...Puuusshhhh!
THE BIRTH...
Lots of mixed emotions. All the small steps I was taking, didn't realize they culminated into this.
Ofcourse this sounds easy but in real time it wasn't. It changed my life...just like a child truly changes your life. It made me aware that I CAN DO ANYTHING and truly ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.
CRAWLING and OHH SHE'S WALKING..SHE'S A RUNNER!
Having no clue on how to truly run and operate a business, like a new parent with a newborn, I am taking 1 day at a time and enjoying the process. Everything did not happen overnight.
On the makeup side, I've been fortunate with some awesome opportunities...
Makeup for Ms. FAMU CSA 2014
STACY-ANN, America's Next Top Model
My Style Wins Charity Fashion Show, South Beach
Even getting to contour with makeup on Ms. Jamaica-Universe 2014.
Ms. Jamaica-Universe 2014
Who knows what else the future holds but I do know I'll enjoy it regardless. Thanks for all the support and for those who didn't support...that's ok. I have God who continues to bless and provide for me!
THIS IS FASHIONISTA NEWZ!
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THIS IS FASHIONISTA NEWZ!
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