Case Study: Janie’s Emporium Boutique launches and grows with SCORE Mentors Berks and Schuylkill Cty

Janie’s Emporium Boutique - Customer Case Study

Janie’s Emporium Boutique, founded by Alisha J. Taggart-Powell in Buffalo, New York, wanted to turn a meaningful tribute to her grandmother into a successful retail business. She needed help developing a solid business plan, financial strategy, and marketing approach to launch the boutique and grow it effectively. SCORE Mentors Berks and Schuylkill Cty provided guidance through its Straight Talk Conference, workshops, and seminars.

With support from SCORE Mentors Berks and Schuylkill Cty, Taggart-Powell built a business plan, opened her store, and hired employees. The vendor’s coaching helped her refine her financial and marketing plans and present the business as a memorable sensory shopping experience. As a result, Janie’s Emporium Boutique launched successfully, and Taggart-Powell now mentors future entrepreneurs.

Janie’s Emporium Boutique

Alisha J. Taggart-Powell

Owner