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Jacqueline Jones worked as an IT Consultant for many years. At age 75 she is the CEO/Founder of Crystal EikcajTM Skin and Hair Care, LLC was founded in 2015. Historically, Jacqueline grew up extremely poor in the lower east side of Detroit known as the “Black Bottom”. Due to various health challenges, beginning as far back as 1997, she knew at age 50, she had to transform her personal health. Jacqueline often used a quote by Madame C.J. Walker “Don’t sit down and wait for opportunities to come. Get up and make them happen for you”. I used to think of aging as a period of decline,” but after reading many motivational and inspirational quotes from other entrepreneurs who started their businesses in their later years, Jacqueline decided to go for it. For me, so far, the 70s are the most exciting decade I’ve lived. I have more time because I’m not raising kids and I’m retired, but after losing a majority of my retirement funds when the stock market crashed in ...

J acqueline Jones , owner of Crystal Eikcaj ™Skin and Hair Care, LLC  While we are all quite familiar with the term, “Entrepreneur”, there is another word that has been slowly gaining momentum, especially in a world where we are so digitally connected. “Solopreneur ship is the ability to own, work and run your business all by yourself.” The term solopreneur has been around for a long time, even though the idea of being one has only recently gained popularity. Being an entrepreneur requires hiring the right people in places that you can no longer focus on while your business is growing. Having a team spreads the work duties among people who like or are experienced in those roles. The solopreneur business model means that everything falls on you, and for some people and their businesses, the less they must depend on others to get the job done, the better off they are. However, the pressure to succeed in their chosen industry is always there, for solopreneurs and entrepreneurs al...

Jacqueline Jones , owner of Crystal Eikcaj ™Skin and Hair Care, LLC greatest determining factor for starting the business in 2015 I received 3 medical diagnoses. I was determined to help improve the health challenges I faced along with helping others, starting back in 1997.   I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2012. There are 371 million people in the world diagnosed with diabetes.  Consistent with this disease are extremely dry feet, hands, and body. After trying many products on the market, I made a decision to start producing my own organic products. When I decided to start a business in 2015, I had very little experience and knowledge of what’s required to start a successful business.  As a Solopreneur there were several obstacles to overcome in starting a new business: 1. Could not secure a loan from the bank so I had to bootstrap and I am still bootstrapping; 2. Limited or no staff/volunteers, 3. Limited knowledge regarding building a mentoring team/subject...

The owner of Crystal Eikcaj ™Skin and Hair Care, LLC ( Jacqueline Jones ) was diagnosed from (1997 to the present) with various health issues. After trying many over-the-counter products, and being prescribed medications/treatments by many physicians, Jacqueline decided to create an organic product line to help improve her health issues.                     What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career?  As a Solopreneur there were several obstacles to overcome in starting a new business but I will only mention four: Bootstrapping the business for longer than I anticipated, a lack of knowledge about what it takes to operate a business on a daily basis with limited resources, lack of a product production plan and a lack of knowledge of all the requirements needed to get products on the shelf at major retailers.   What inspired yo...