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PHILADELPHIA LATINO SMALL BUSINESS OWNER SPOTLIGHT
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Carlos Giraldo Owner of Giraldo Real Estate Group & Graduate of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program |
Why did you enroll in the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business program?
I enrolled in the program because I was looking for a way to expand and grow my business, and I believed that through knowledge and education I was able to achieve it.
What was the most important lesson or experience as part of the GS10 Small Business Program?
Working on my business not in it. (looking at the big picture).
Only 2-3% of Latino-Owned Firms have reached the $1 million in Revenue. In what stage of growth is your business?
I have met the one million dollar challenge!
What advise would you give to an emerging entrepreneur?
Take advantage of opportunities to learn, either from other business owners or courses offered.
Where do you plan to take your business next?
To open a second office in south Philadelphia as well as to expand to Baltimore, Atlanta and Miami.
I enrolled in the program because I was looking for a way to expand and grow my business, and I believed that through knowledge and education I was able to achieve it.
What was the most important lesson or experience as part of the GS10 Small Business Program?
Working on my business not in it. (looking at the big picture).
Only 2-3% of Latino-Owned Firms have reached the $1 million in Revenue. In what stage of growth is your business?
I have met the one million dollar challenge!
What advise would you give to an emerging entrepreneur?
Take advantage of opportunities to learn, either from other business owners or courses offered.
Where do you plan to take your business next?
To open a second office in south Philadelphia as well as to expand to Baltimore, Atlanta and Miami.
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Nestor Torres Owner of Casa Papel & Graduate of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program |
How helpful was the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program to you and your business?
I was able to realign my business both internally and externally to achieve double digit growth over the last 3 years and hire/maintain a consistent staff of 3 individuals, coupled with diversified revenue streams from different market segments, and embark on a new distributionchannel for future growth.
I was able to realign my business both internally and externally to achieve double digit growth over the last 3 years and hire/maintain a consistent staff of 3 individuals, coupled with diversified revenue streams from different market segments, and embark on a new distributionchannel for future growth.
What has surprised you most about participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program?
The vast network of alumni, continued support and the numerous doors that it has opened for my business.
What's the best thing to happen as a result of the experience of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program?
The best thing that has happened is a comprehensive strategic growth plan that has gotten funding and is in it’s last phase of implementation.
What's next for your business?
Expand our regional presence through a comprehensive e-commerce platform.
What advice would you give to someone considering participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program?
If you really want the benefit of being a small business owner, the program will take you through a phase that will allow you to be a true entrepreneur, which transcends the small business owner mindset.
The vast network of alumni, continued support and the numerous doors that it has opened for my business.
What's the best thing to happen as a result of the experience of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program?
The best thing that has happened is a comprehensive strategic growth plan that has gotten funding and is in it’s last phase of implementation.
What's next for your business?
Expand our regional presence through a comprehensive e-commerce platform.
What advice would you give to someone considering participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program?
If you really want the benefit of being a small business owner, the program will take you through a phase that will allow you to be a true entrepreneur, which transcends the small business owner mindset.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program
Community College of Philadelphia
1700 Spring Garden Street, Room M1-22B
Philadelphia, PA 19130
267-414-2094
Community College of Philadelphia
1700 Spring Garden Street, Room M1-22B
Philadelphia, PA 19130
267-414-2094
