University of La Verne SBDC Small Biz Blog

JC Winsem, Inc. www.jcwinsem.com Jennifer Campbell is the Founder and owner of JC Winsem Inc., an online clothing store targeting girls and women 8-45 years old. “It is a modest company with a positive message. We want every woman to feel beautiful and good about who they are. We also incorporate eco-friendly and wrinkle free fabric items. We care about our environment and want to do our part,” Jennifer recounted.  Campbell had the idea and realized there weren’t any mainstream competitors in the market who target a positive message for females. Creating a positive impact in her community is a cornerstone of her business.  With no business experience and through a post on social media, Jennifer discovered a resource that was available for those who wanted to start a small business. Jennifer recalled how she came to the University of La Verne, “I lived in the area and realized there was a small business office that I saw passing by.”  Jennifer entered the office and immediately inqui

Mighty River Wellness   www.mightyriverwellness.com   Mighty River Wellness is a fertility acupuncture, and integrative health practice in Los Angeles, CA. Beck Hoehn LAc initially came to the University of La Verne SBDC for assistance in applying for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. "When the world shut down all the issues and nightmares I stressed out about as weaknesses in our business all became true in a matter of moments. It was glaringly obvious in the middle of a pandemic that I needed to recession-proof my business. I had NO IDEA how to do any of that. My friend recommended I seek guidance from the SBDC,” Hoehn said.     During the first few months, Beck began working with Jeffrey Wolf and junior consultant Annie. They both provided her with foundational business, growth strategies, and "how to survive" basics. That knowledge inspired her to move forward and develop a strategy to increase business.  Working with the SB