Business Venture Hana McQuinn, of Community Wellness Center ...

Name of Entrepreneur: Hana McQuinn
Name of Business: Community Wellness
Location of Business: 941 Palm Court Oakland, CA 94607
Business Activity: Non-profit meditation
Number of years in business: 2

I was able to have a second interview with the founder of Community Wellness Center who also started several other non-profit centers in the past. Hana McQuinn, shared some insights on being a Founder, Executive Director and PR all at once.

By AJ Brantley

Mrs. McQuinn, please tell me about you and how long have been in the non-profit business?

I have been in the non-profit sector for about thirty years and have help, developed and open about eight non-profits in the last twelve years.

What is Community Wellness Center?

Community Wellness is a transformative movement to help heal and strengthen our communities through intentional and proactive mindfulness our ?inside out? approach provides a framework that connects our mind, body, and actions towards dignity, sustainable mindfulness, and community connectedness. Community Wellness believes in self-transformation through meditation and does not practice any religion.

How do you balance your position as a small business owner?

Life is a balancing act by itself. Going to work, getting the kids to school on time and just finding time for yourself, it?s like walking on a tightrope you constantly have to re-balance yourself. The key I found is just focus on the right thing at the right time. What I mean is when you are focusing on marketing your business,? just focus on that and let everything else go. Don?t worry about what?s around you, just be fully present at you?re doing right now. As a small business owner you will wear many different hats.

How do you Market (PR) a non-profit that is a startup?

Most of my marketing has been people-to-people word of mouth. It is a two way communication between individuals rather than a speech from my organization.? I found word of mouth marketing has put more credibility in my fundraising campaigns. I have also utilized all forms of social media with the help of an outside consultant.

Has Social Media help your business?

Yes, it has put the word out there about my business and has grabbed some new supporters, which otherwise I would not have.

What difficulties have you faced as a non-profit entrepreneur?
I have been in business for about a two year and as you known non-profits depend on grants from government and local business. The hardest part is convincing them we need this kind of non-profit service in this area.

What advice would you give up-coming non-profit entrepreneurs?
Be patient because being a non-profit business you have to wait for funding. Love what you do and help as many people as you can.
Miss McQuinn, thank you for the interview.

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Source: http://entrepreneurshipinterviews.org/?p=3513

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