Name of Business: Silk Body Creme

Name of Entrepreneur: Valerie Patton

Location: Nashville, TN

What does your business do?

My business helps relieve dry skin & eczema.

When and why did you start the biz?

I started my business because I wanted to help other people that were suffering from dry skin like I was.

What's the toughest part of running your biz?

The toughest part of running my business is keeping up with receipts, completing paper work & filing taxes. I would like to see my company flourish so much that I can hiring an assistant to do all of that for me so that I can concentrate on created other products.

What's the most fun part? 

Creating different fragrances

What's next on the horizon for your biz?

I would like to take my business to a global level.
 

What advice do you have for others?

My advice that I would give to others is to reach for your dreams. Always stay positive even when things aren’t going the way you want them to. Stay away from negative people & try to learn all that you can about the business sector. Also, make sure that you are confident & knowledgeable about your product.

Prior jobs or business or education?

Education: Tennessee State University

Is there any one person or event in your life that led you to go into business for yourself?

My family encourged me to share my product with others.

Contact Info:

vpatton@silkbodycreme.net