Company Name: C R Alpacas, Inc.

Website: www.c-r-alpacas.com

e-Mail Address: cpalmentera@alltel.net

Date Founded: January 1, 1999

COSE member since: 2001

Published Works: Alpaca Magazine American Livestock Magazine

What do you like most about being a business owner? The ability to put my priorities in order: God first, family second and career third. It provides independence and greater self esteem and the ability to provide employment to others with more flexible work hours - especially for the single parent. No more corporate politics!

Least? Having to be the "bad guy" sometimes. It is very hard to have to fire anyone.

What do you like most about having a home office? No more rush hour! I can manage my home and family needs at the same time. Less stress as I can take a break or a day off whenever I wish and begin my day when rested and/or work as late in the evening as I wish.

Least? Surprise visitors.

Advice to anyone considering starting a home-based business: Make sure it is something that you LOVE. Change your lifestyle so you can spend more time with God and your loved ones.

Biggest business mistake: Diving in without more information as we had to learn as we went along....however, it is still a never ending lesson.

What do you like most about being a COSE member? The information available and the health benefits.

Have you been active with COSE: Unfortunately not enough. I have been a little too busy to attend but plan to once we have moved from two houses into one.

What two or three personal characteristics are most critical to your success? Integrity & Flexibility.

Advice that you try to live by: The Golden Rule!

Favorite color: Pink

Hobbies: Puzzles, Crocheting

Favorite cuisine: Italian

Favorite movie: An Affair to Remember

Favorite book: Conversations with God

Favorite album: Neil Diamond

Favorite TV Show: Will & Grace

What is one thing that is on your “to-do” list that you would really like to check off? Burn down the current farmhouse and rebuild our new farmhouse. Love on our alpacas more.

If you could interview one living person, who would it be: Neil Donald Walsh

If you could have met just one person before they died, who would it have been: Mary Kay Ash

Country you wish to visit most: Peru

Most influential person in your life: My Father, Charles R. McDonald

Biggest achievement: Starting my own business

Grandest wish: To be very successful so my family will want to continue the business and not have to worry about their future.

What you can't live without: GOD, LOVE and PEACE.

Past Member Profiles:
May 2006 - Jeanne Coughlin, President, The Coughlin Group, Inc.
June 2006 - Matthew J. Doyle, President, eHC Central

We want to hear about you!

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Send this information to: cbeard@gcpartnership.com . Make sure that you include your name and “COSE Member Profile” in the subject line of the e-mail. There is no guarantee that your profile will be published, but if it is chosen, you will be contacted ahead of time. Thank you so much for your time!

If you should have any questions on this process, do not hesitate to contact:

Colleen Beard
cbeard@gcpartnership.com
216-592-2281