Beautiful Beginnings: A Dream Aided by Business Advising through The Source

Meet Louise Williams, owner of Beautiful Beginnings Daycare, an at-home daycare that’s been operating in the Chicagoland area for 10 years. A skilled caretaker who often goes above and beyond for her clients and their children, Louise offers 24-hour daycare, food for children facing food insecurity, transportation for parents who can’t afford it, and more. Inspired by years of work in the medical field, Louise’s dream is to not only support children but parents as well, fostering access to educational tools and resources that will allow them to build a better life for themselves and their families. Thanks to the support she has received from her Business Advisor through The Source, Louise’s dream has become a reality in the most spectacular ways. 

Louise wanted to provide the essential service of daycare to her community, but like many small business owners, she faced the many complexities that come with starting and managing a small business. Now, after two years of meeting and working with her advisor, Tulio Juarez of the Greater Southwest Development Corporation, she has been able to build a sound foundation for her business that will help her sustain–and soon expand–her business. According to Louise, “I have taken online classes to increase my business education and participated in free courses to gain important certifications for my business.” By effectively managing her daycare on the business front, she has been able to expand her capacity to include 10 additional children through her daycare services.

Louise’s rapidly growing business has inspired her to plan for further growth, with her and Tulio now discussing expanding her business to a standalone brick-and-mortar facility, where she can support a greater client base. Though it will not be an easy undertaking, Louise knows that Tulio has her back throughout this big change, as she shares: “[Tulio] and I have had a great relationship in terms of loyalty and respect. He keeps it upfront when it comes to strengthening my business. I trust him to help me and my business.”

The Source is proud to support small businesses such as Beautiful Beginnings Daycare, and cannot wait to see where Louise goes next in her small business journey.

Curious about what goes on during a business advising session? Check out the video below for a behind-the-scenes of an advising session between Tulio and Louise!

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