Girl Boss on the rise
By Salimah McCullough | Published April 26, 2019
Some may think it’s impossible to handle something as big as starting a business while being a full-time student. But that doesn’t become a hindrance to many as some of the biggest companies were created out of a college students dorm room.
Facebook, Snapchat, and Def Jam Records are few of the many companies that were started by college students. They all had some form of motivation that kept them determined. For some, having a motto in one’s life like “anything can be done,” the task of starting a business in college seems much less impossible.
“Anything can be done” is a motto that gives off strength and positive vibes, two things desired when starting a business.
Tiara Muslim, Kean junior studying communication with a concentration in media and film, keeps this motto in mind when working and doing tasks for her own business.
Queen Decorations & Treats is the name of Muslim’s business.
“I started this business a year ago,” Muslim said. “My business is very important to me and I put a lot of time and effort into [it] each and every day.”
Muslim’s business offers many things to her customers. Not only does she offer decorations for any event, but she also offers food, event planning, sweets, and more.
Being a full-time student comes with a lot of work and a lot of responsibilities. From exams to greek life, juggling all the ins and outs that come along with college can be difficult for anyone let alone a business owner. But with excellent time management, it could work out well.
“I always find time to do my work and handle business,” Muslim said. “Each day I set time aside for my business and also my school work.”
With the help of useful time management skills, Muslim strives her best to continue to succeed in school while running her business at the same time.
One of the services Muslim’s business offers is event planning. So not only does she supply the food and decorations for events, but she also hosts many events from birthday parties to baby showers. Muslim is in the works of hosting a huge event for mothers day this year.
“In May, on the 11, we are hosting a mother’s extravaganza,” Muslim said. “This event is from 3pm-7pm. Tickets are $35 and there will be gifts for all mothers, a live jazz band, food, a photo booth, and more.”
The idea of starting her own business has always been in the back of Muslims mind for as long as she can remember. She has always had a wanting to create something of her own that she can be proud of.
According to a survey done by Guidant Financial, the highest reason for someone opening up their own business, being at 26 percent, is due to the motivation of becoming their own boss. This is exactly what Muslim felt.
“I started this business because I always wanted to be my own boss and I wanted to call something my own,” Muslim said. “I come from a family of entrepreneurs and they inspire me each and every day, especially my mom and grandma.”
For any inquiries about Queen Decorations & Treats, Tiara is more than welcome to take questions and orders at queendecor16@gmail.com.
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