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Interview with Carla Thorpe, Owner of Make It Happen Consulting
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Meet Carla Thorpe a business owner in the metropolitan area who has turned her passion for helping others into a successful business.
Interview with Carla Thorpe
PW: What is the name of your business?
CT: Make It Happen Consulting
PW: What does the business do?
CT: Business Consulting, Organization, Event Planning and Wedding Planning
PW: When did you start the business?
CT: January 2007
PW: What did it take to get the business started?
CT: It just took me to be focused so that the company could get started the right way.
PW: How long did it take to make profits and why?
CT: I started making profits the moment the business was registered with the state of Virginia
PW: Why did you choose to start your own business?
CT: I enjoy helping others reach their goals. My company allows me to help people move forward in their passion.
PW: What are your responsibilities?
CT: As the owner and key consultant it is my duty to provide knowledge, customer service and opportunity to my clients.
PW: What are some of the problem/risks with running your business?
CT: The biggest issue at times is not enough time in the day for all I want to do. I have big goals for the company/clients but things get pushed aside because I am still working solo.
PW: What are some benefits of owning your own business and running it?
CT: The benefits of having a business is the joy of success, taxes and knowing that I am helping others.
PW: Do you enjoy your job and why?
CT: Of course I enjoy my job it is what I have always wanted to do in life. Even as a little girl I helped my grandmother with her daycare. I have a heart to serve and with my company I am able to do just that.
PW: Are there certain qualities you are looking in an employee?
CT: Someone that is passionate about serving and helping people reach their goals.
PW: If someone wanted to own a business like yours what are some recommendations for the person?
CT: Know good customer service and understand that everyone cannot be a client. In order to serve a client needs to know what they want and be ready to move forward.
PW: Thank you for taking the time to share your business in the Examiner. Whenever I need consulting services I know just where to go! If you're interested in contacting Carla Thorpe, she can be reached at (240) 527-0180 or via:
www.linkedin.com/in/carlathorpe
http://twitter.com/MIHappenC
http://makeithappenc.blogspot.com/
http://www.myspace.com/csconsulting
http://www.examiner.com/x-12591-DC-Romance-Travel-Examiner
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