Blog 11: Holiday Project Update

1.  It is important to consistently work on your senior project, whether it is break or we are in school.  What did you do over the break with your senior project?
Over break I did not go to mentorship. Both my mentor and I were busy for the 2 weeks, and seeing that she was out of state to visit family for the holidays, there wasn't a way I could help or learn from her anyhow.

2.  What was the most important thing you learned from what you did, and why?  What was the source of what you learned?
As stated in the question above, I did not get a chance to meet up with my mentor. I will be heading to her store both Thursday and Friday to hopefully assist her and I will hope to gain any knowledge she may give. I look forward to asking her more questions about the business, especially since I would like her to be my next interview. 

3.  If you were going to do a 10 question interview on questions related to answers for your EQ, who would you talk to and why?

1. How did you start your business?
2. Did you do anything in college specifically to move your business along?
3. What do you think the differences are between managing a boutique and larger retail?
4. How long did it take to get everything you needed to start your business?
5. When did you notice it was becoming successful?
6. I would like to set up a small clothing website while I'm in college. What advice would you give me?
7. Is it hard to manage your personal life and the business?
8. How would you go about opening a second location?
9. If you had the chance to go to business school instead of FIDM would you?
10. Did you consult with a lawyer or accountant before opening your business?