Elvira Clayton

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ELVIRA CLAYTON

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Social Media: [dt_social_icons animation=”none” alignment=”default”][dt_social_icon target_blank=”true” icon=”facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/elviraclaytonaccessories” /][dt_social_icon target_blank=”true” icon=”instagram” link=”https://instagram.com/elviraclaytonaccessories/” /][/dt_social_icons][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2955″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Elvira Clayton was born in Lafayette, Louisiana and grew up in Houston, Texas. This Womeneur started out as a theatrical performance artist and expanded to wearable art when she relocated to Harlem, New York in 2006. is the brand behind her bold, unique designs – reflecting inspiration from her travels to West Africa.

What inspired your journey into business?
I am an artist seeking financial independence through my creative practice.

What steps did you take to start your business?

1. I did a great deal of research on various topics related to what I wanted to do in my business.
2. I looked at different business structures, and studied what other designers and women entrepreneurs where doing.
3. I decided to establish my business as an LLC.

What are your biggest fears?
I try not to give fear much power, however, I suppose growth or lack of growing my business is a major concern.

What do you do to stay motivated when you feel like giving up?
I read motivational materials, I look at successful women and their stories to keep me moving forward.

What are your weakness in business and how have worked pass them? 
I am the creative person first, running business is something that I have to learn along the way. Not having that business background is my perceived weakness. I am learning as I go, and I am determined to grow stronger in this area.

What’s been most rewarding?
Getting positive responses to my work and making a sale.

Who were you before you started your business?
An artist.

If you had to do it again, what (if anything) would you do differently?
I would have focused on developing and launching my business sooner.

What’s one good software or application you cannot live without?
Goggle Search!

What’s your secret to cultivating a relationship between you and your customers?
Honesty

Where do you see your business in 5 years?
I would love to have a long list of excited return clients.  I want to be a business success story, an entrepreneur who will inspire other women to take the leap and build something using their God given talents.

What are 3 tips you can share with budding and current entrepreneurs/business owners?

1. Move forward beyond any fears that you may have.
2. Look at what others are doing and then find YOUR niche
3. Just do it!

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