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Rooted In
Success
Healthcare
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In order to grow a
business,
one must
know how to network,
keeping up with current
technology trends while
continuing to
meet the
needs of customers.
Rosa K. Barksdale
Author & CEO
Barksdale Home Care Services Corp.:
A 30-year-
old, licensed Home Healthcare Agency in Pelham,
providing in-home personal care service and skilled
nursing delivered by Home Health Aides and
Registered Nurses throughout Westchester and the
Bronx.
PROFESSIONAL PATH:
Worked for Abbott Laboratories, a
large manufacturer of hospital products and intravenous systems.
“I was the first woman in the region in the field. I increased sales
by 100 percent in two years.” Moved on to Gould Statham Corp., a
manufacturer of medical transducers and cardiac instrumentation.
“But then I decided to change my path. … I thought I could sell
on my own, so I decided to start my own business.”
WHY WESTCHESTER:
“I was raised in Westchester County. I
know the area that I grew up in and now serve. My familiarity has
helped me to network and grow. Westchester is where people help
people.”
MOST VALUABLE RESOURCES:
“The Pelham Rotary;
The Business Council of Westchester; The Westchester-Rockland
African American Chamber of Commerce; The Westchester Public/
Private Partnership for Aging Services; the NYS Health Care
Providers Network; my alma mater, The College of New Rochelle;
Westchester-Putnam Workforce Investment Board; and various
other local networking groups.”
LESSONS LEARNED:
“One must meet all challenges … to
be able to grow, no matter how difficult the task. Interacting with
your customers and meeting their needs is essential, because they
are your business.”
SECRET TO SUCCESS:
“Be faithful to your cause, be diligent
in preparation, have courage to change, respect people.”
WHAT’S NEXT:
“Continue in the hopes of motivating others to
pursue their dreams through entrepreneurship. My first book, ‘The
Intuitive Entrepreneur,’ is a go-to guide to help people navigate
and pursue their dreams. I would like to promote entrepreneurship
for our youth, to encourage them to be competitive and creative.”
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