Site designed by Elaine Bellezza
MAP
PROJECTS
Mia Mali
Consulting
Cameroon
ACTIVITIES
Design
Full Cycle
Mudcloth
Metal
Build
Training
Virtual Trg
Link to Mkts
Local
Intern'l
Web
CASE STUDIES
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Elaine Bellezza
Design, Build Capacity, & Link
Build Capacity
Training & Mentoring
Training and mentoring programs are essential to foster growth for small business owners. Standard business training, such as creating a business plan, keeping financial records, inventory and the like are often carried out by local professionals.
My mentoring and training activities include:
• Managing growth - moving from small scale to
wholesale production
• Export readiness
• Product Development
• Creating digital images of products
• Developing efficient production methodologies
• Packing and shipping
• Client tracking, follow-up, & international
expectations
• Costing & pricing
• PR materials & promotion strategies
• Cross-Sector collaboration
• Merchandising for retail shops and fair booths
An effective project was a virtual mentoring program I established in Jordan, working with local designers. Virtual mentoring can be a low-cost option for training needs.
Virtual Mentoring
Working with Elaine in conjunction with the producer groups inspired my mind and my soul. In a very short period of time she helped me develop my talents in a unique, creative way and constructively apply it to my work with the artisans.
Rana Al Shaer, Designer Mentee, Jordan