Able Counseling Reflective Essay

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BCS, the name sprung at the school practicum training site, Able Counseling & Associates, Inc., was the company. This was where an intensive brainstorming had begun. It was at this juncture when I started making friendship relationship with the professionals and other client’s alike. I was engaged with the selected friends to discuss business ideas. They shared their knowledge and direct me on the things I should know and do as a new business starter. I began to focus on information gathering, office location, and how to raise $50,000.00 a start-up capital. Obtaining a loan in the bank was in the thinking. The company incorporated November 2016. The first two months made a struggle long working hours, setting of the administrative functions,

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