Sheila RobinsonFounder and Publisher of Diversity Woman magazineBy Michael BreedloveJanuary, 2009Photo By Alex ManessTell us a little about your company.Diversity Woman is national magazine aimed at supporting the professional development of women from all races, cultures, and backgrounds. We touch on age, discrimination, disabilities — issues that are important but not readily discussed.How did you get your start in the Nussbaum Center?I heard about the Nussbaum Center through word of mouth. I originally heard they were very strict and it was difficult to get in, which turned out to be false. As long as you demonstrate you’re a serious entrepreneur, they’ll work with you.How has the Nussbaum Center helped your business grow?They make you stay organized and on top of your business, which has really helped me. Starting out, you have to have a business plan, a marketing plan, referrals — lots of stuff. They want to make sure you have potential to grow and a personality that will allow you to succeed. Since then, they’ve helped connect me to a lot of opportunities. They send out e-mail blasts and keep us abreast of everything that’s going on in the small-business industry. In a way, they’re kind of like our own little news bureau. I truly believe that I would not be in business now if I wasn’t here.Diversity Woman Magazine
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