NAME: Ellen Hart

OCCUPATION: Marketing

COMPANY NAME: Careerbags Inc.

POSITION: President

LOCATION: Los Angeles

WHEN DID YOU START YOUR BUSINESS? 2006

WHY DID YOU START YOUR BUSINESS?
“I’ve owned several businesses over the years and actually sold my wholesale gift business in 1989 to design business cases for working women because I was one that couldn’t find the right product. Since that time I felt a connection to wanting to create or market business and travel items to help women stay organized, look professional and travel with ease” Over the past 15 years I have kept an eye on this market and discovered many fantastic companies mostly started by working women who couldn’t find the right products for their needs. With CareerBags.com , there is finally one great venue to find just the right product.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE?
Balancing all of the other work that I do for Hawthorne Leather Goods to really make CareerBags happen. I did it!

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BEST BUSINESS EXPERIENCE?
With this new venture, hearing the excitement from the vendors to be a part of this authentic store.

WHAT STYLE CATEGORY ON CAREERBAGS.COM DO YOU FIT INTO?
Both Fashionable and Classic. I pay attention to fashion but try to play it safe.