Raquel Gladieux

ISBN: 9781682357804

Mom Hugs for Entrepreneurs: One Woman's Lessons and Advice for Building a Successful Small Business

So you’re thinking of opening a small business …

Mom Hugs for Entrepreneurs will help you reflect on why you want to start your own small business and will lead you step by step through the “must know” issues of getting started on your own entrepreneurial journey. In this book packed with wisdom and practical knowledge, Raquel Gladieux puts her years of experience to work for you by revealing some of the business management secrets that could save you headaches, heartaches, and money.

“Raquel is the kind of leader that you’d follow anywhere. She creates an environment that others want to not only be a part of but also to help grow. Her belief in those around her gives them the encouragement they need to step up to become successful leaders themselves. She’s truly a leader of leaders.”Rathna Kong, CEO, Oh Graze Away, LLC

“Raquel defines confidence and strength as a leader. Through a combination of communication to and empathy for her team, she identifies what lies within them to become great decision makers, which leads them to success.”Tess Rollins, CEO, Simply Enhance, LLC

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About the Author

A USNA alumna and retired naval officer, Raquel Gladieux successfully launched a small franchise business in her hometown that quickly grew to three locations. Her business maintained popularity even through the pandemic when she was forced to transform operations. She sold the franchise and now works in real estate in Annapolis, Maryland. This is her first book. “It has been invigorating writing this book. My hope is, it will offer candid and helpful advice to consider when starting a business for any aspiring entrepreneur who reads it.”