Written by Prof. Jack Rose
Miramar – Students in Professor Jack Rose’s Business Expo class showcased their businesses on Friday, April 29, 2022 in the Dr. Alberto Moyano Auditorium at United International College, 3130 Commerce Parkway, Miramar, FL. These budding entrepreneurs unveiled their future business plans and appreciated the large turnout and networking opportunities that they acquired during the very special evening event. Prior to their own business expo, Professor Rose accompanied the students to the recently held Small Business Expo at the Downtown Hilton in Miami where they had the opportunity to see a great trade show/expo, interact with vendors, and attend different workshops.
Professor Rose was quick to extend accolades to the students based on feedback from all those in attendance and is confident that they will be successful in their future endeavors.
Valerie Seguin’s company is called The Essential Oil Boutique. “Essential oils have been around for centuries. They are used to give natural flavor and aroma, but also play the role of preservatives. Essential oils also affect our mind, body, and spirit. These essential oils are extracted from plants, roots or seeds and the Essential Oils Boutique is a business about essential oils which matches with the need of a part of our society to find a holistic way of life. Valerie commented that following the pandemic, more people are interested in natural products. He product displays and samples gave attendees a “taste” of her products and the great services she personally provides all clients.
Emanveli, LLC is a photography service by Lilit Muradian. Her company was founded and based in Miami in 2020 and provides photography and marketing services for restaurants and photo shoots for all special events. A native of Armenia, Lilit wanted to have a business where she could utilize her exceptional skills as a photographer, while offering a great marketing service to restaurants. Her team works with the business client and takes a table photo of guests who are mostly tourists. They receive one picture free that has the restaurant logo in the picture and the restaurant receives great reviews after the guests are asked to go online and leave a review of the restaurant. In addition, additional pictures are made available should other guests at the table wishes another copy. Emanveli, LLC is very popular in the South Beach tourist area where a large majority of visitors frequent, and Lilit hopes to expand into other destinations, both domestically and internationally.
OVO Nails and Spa is the creation of student Oanh Van. Oanh’s salon provides many different services for nail care, facials, eyebrow shaping, and other services and only uses top quality products. Her luxury salon that she plans to open in the Miramar area in a high traffic shopping center with plenty of parking and close to shops and restaurants, is planned for the near future, after graduation. Oahn will be successful since she states that she will only employ those technicians who are the best, who take pride in their work, and who believes in customer service excellence.
AFRODISIACO began in a small home in Maria Fernanda Correa’s basement in Colombia and specializes in creating and designing unique fashions for women, such as bathing suits, that are custom-made for each client to ensure a perfect fit using the highest quality fabrics that will not fade or appear bleached due to chlorine used in swimming pools. Maria will eventually add a men’s line followed by a children’s line to accomplish her goal of designing fashions for the entire family unit. Maria’s enthusiasm and creative design techniques will ensure her success.
“Working with these great students and watching them develop their ideas and bringing them to fruition, is the result of their coursework in marketing, management, accounting, finance, business planning, and entrepreneurship, added Professor Rose. Over the years, many successful entrepreneurs have started and grown their businesses successfully.” United International College believes in holistic education where students not only learn about becoming an entrepreneur, but can learn how to use their inner strengths to reach a higher altitude. United International College offers Associate and Bachelor Degree programs in Business Administration, International Business Management, Communications and Mass Media, Travel and Tourism Management and an MBA program in Business. United Language Institute also offers an exclusive English as a Second Language Program.
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