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f you're looking to become a certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), you may have a lot of questions about the process or if its even worth it to go through the application process? To help you decide, the Black EOE Journal (BEOEJ) sat down with two amazing women- certified business owners - Angela Randolph, founder and CEO of Stel- lar Ledgers LLC and Dr. Pamela Ellis, MBA, PhD, founder of Compass College Advisory - from the Womens Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) who spoke about the benefits and advantages of get- ting certified and unlocking the benefits of engaging in the WBENC net- work.
Angela Randolph, founder & CEO, Stellar Ledgers LLC
BEOEJ: What is Stellar Ledgers and how did you get started? Angela Randolph (AR): Stellar Ledgers (SL) is a virtual financial advisory firm that partners with clients as their business grows, offering an exceptional and value-added experience. SL offers bookkeeping, CFO/ controller, financial coaching and consulting services to business owners across the United States. The outsourced financial service we provide helps businesses improve cash flow and maximize profits as they prepare for growth and expansion. We provide the timely, accurate financial data and advice required for growth and scalability in the business. We also help prepare businesses for funding or investment opportunities. I started the business in 2017 on the side while working full-time bootstrapping to fund operations. I am really passionate about helping fellow women entrepreneurs gain financial freedom, security and build wealth leveraging their businesses.
Dr. Pamela Ellis, MBA, PhD, founder of Compass College Advisory
BEOEJ: What is Compass College Advisory and how did it get started? Dr. Pamela Ellis (PE): Some parents saw the success of my children and how they participated in educational programs after school and during the summers. When they asked me to help them with their children, that's when my business started. At first, I helped those parents ind the right summer programs, then the right high school, then the right colleges. I based my program off my dissertation research on high school to college transition (what supports students with navigating high school
WBEs Share Why More Women Should Get Business Certified
COURTESY OF ANGELA RANDOLPH COURTESY OF DR. PAMELA ELLIS
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