I'm 53 occupation correctional officer, online Associate of arts degree in business and (bachelor's degree business administration).
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Free RegistrationMy inspiration is starting a business in Art it will be Art Center for now it will have a number of activities based on recreation and entertainment. I've had this vision for this project when I was younger, I was into art got some rewards but in my teenage years I got away from it, but it was still in me to do. Attended business seminars at community college (Small Business Center) to learn how to start and maintain a business plan earned a certificate for North Carolina Entrepreneurs.
How do you stay motivated?I stay motivated evaluating a business plan for this art center and having opportunity to finally create this situation with assistance from people who are in the art field but yes I will need financial stability I was thinking of getting with a grant writer to receive a grant it's not easy when you don't have the support or sources to succeed the project. I've had this idea in my head for a long time something needs to happen this year 2026 not getting any younger sometimes it's frustrating.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would attend to my needs I totaled my vehicle settlement wasn't enough my mother needed a vehicle, so I got her one and I will get a car later when my finances are good, I was looking at some investments that I want to invest in and save some of it. The money would be used wisely. And I don't need a lot of people knowing about it not one million dollars I prefer private situation without the public.
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