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Corrie Ten Boom
Already a decade ago, I started this business with a $500 loan from my very good friend. We began by selling perfumes, and later, my husband suggested to open a store in a shopping mall. Despite the economic challenges, I decided to give it a try.
Having 2 jobs, assistance from Carolina Beltrán and Mr. Royer, even though we lacked funds, we decided to give it a try with with hard work and long hours. Over time, Carolina joined us, despite initial doubts, and together we managed to save $2500 to open the store.
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Originally, I had the idea of opening a kiosk at the Global Mall to sell stuffed animals and gifts, but my true passion was in flower sales due to my experience back in my country, Honduras. I dreamt of having a store called 'Davis Corner,' in homage to a similar store back home. After some changes, we finally settled on the name 'Janas' for the store which is a combination of JAry and NAShville.
My focus shifted towards decoration and accessories after receiving help from people like Carolina and Mr. Royer. We transitioned from selling at the Global Mall to decorating for others and gradually expanding over seven years.
The arrival of my daughter Ingrid to the United States was an incredible act of faith. Despite of the challenging economic situation I was facing, I asked God for an opportunity, and my friend helped me by lending the necessary funds. This turned into a blessing fulfilled through God's promise. As my business grew, with divine help, we managed to open a store in Nashville. Faith and spiritual support have been essential throughout the process; I have always trusted in God and His promises, even for bringing foreigners to assist us. His faithfulness has been evident at every step of the way.
I worked with a woman who owned a store specializing in quinceañera dresses. When I mentioned my separation, she encouraged me to start a business selling piñatas. While I never coveted what others had, she offered me support and contacts. After leaving her store, an opportunity arose when a friend was going to get the vacant space, but she decided to give it to me.
The owner of the space, Don Salvador, handed it over without an initial payment and granted me three months of grace. Despite moments of anger, I learned to overcome them, and my daughter Ingrid became an essential part of both my life and the business. She contributed funds without any strings attached. We started slowly and achieved notable successes, such as crafting beautiful floral arrangements for special occasions.
At first, I experienced anger and selfishness upon seeing the flowers in my neighbor's store. However, everything changed when my friend Erika became an essential part of my life. I hired her to help me clean tablecloths in my shop, and then she surprised me by investing $2,000 in the dress store without asking for anything in return. Together, we started slowly, growing over time. With Erika's support and God's help, we managed to open an events hall, which we've now operated for six or seven years without rent increases. Erika and I worked tirelessly
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I remember a memorable season around February 14th when I created beautiful floral arrangements under Erika's guidance. My background in graphic design helped me be creative. Over time, I undertook various tasks in the business, collaborating as a team. We shared a lunch with the employees after Mother's Day and felt like a united work family. I resonate with my grandmother Lucrezia's strength, a strong woman, and I carried that essence into the business and my tattoo of a warrior woman on my leg. Like my grandmother, I aspire to expand our flower shop business and create an inspiring production space. My motto, "God can do anything and He will give you what you want," reinforces my vision and determination.
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