Royal Ambassador Nicole Ragguette
Fulfilling Destiny
My journey to entrepreneurship began while on a retreat some years ago . On my way home from the retreat , I felt a powerful message in my spirit . The words that formed in my heart and mind said , “ You will own your own business and employ your neighbors .” I wrote those words in my journal , and waited for my opportunity .
Soon after , there was an economic recession . I lost both my full-time and part-time jobs within 7 days of each other . Shortly after that , I received an unexpected email offering an opportunity that turned me into an entrepreneur . That opportunity gave me the freedom to start and develop the strong relationships that are needed to be a business owner of good integrity and character . People need to know that you care about what is important to them . They need to know that you can solve their problem .
I told myself I can sink or swim . I chose to swim .
I had to act immediately , so I enrolled in Momentums Women Venture Program and learned all I could about running a small business . I came to understand , while working my business and attending business classes , that I still had so much to learn . I remember feeling overwhelmed , wanting to give up . I reminded myself of my vision . My cleaning company , Royal Ambassador , focuses on commercial , residential and post construction cleaning sites in and around Calgary , Alberta . We love to focus our residential work on seniors and persons with disabilities .
I continued to press forward and humble myself . When I needed an answer to a question , or advice on a changing situation , I needed to search and find . I learned to train myself to take immediate action and dig deep until I could find the solution .
I know that I am called to be a business owner . My vision for my business is that it will be a platform to assist in connecting communities and empower economic change and growth . This will happen by Royal Ambassador hiring neighbors in and through the community , and paying all employees a fair living wage .
My great-grandfather used to tell my mother , “ If you are going to do anything , do it well .” I want to do everything well . Part of my vision is to provide good jobs for community residents and support a society where people are respected and valued in the workplace .
Being an entrepreneur is not just about a paycheck – it is also a gateway for my company , Royal Ambassador , to be a blessing to someone else .
Royal Ambassador Professional Cleaning Services INC NICOLE RAGGUETTE
royalambassadorps @ gmail . com Phone 403-680-6995 www . royalambassadorcleaningbiz . com www . royalambassadorcleaning . com Facebook : Royal Ambassador Professional Services Twitter : RoyalAmbassador Instagram : royalambassadorprofservINC
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