Bajan Sun Magazine - Caribbean Entrepreneurs Vol 1 Issue 10 | Page 158

BAJAN SUN MAGAZINE M iona Avenue - an amalgamation of the first and middle names of Founder and CEO ‘Malissa Fiona’, has been in operation for a total of eight months. As Malissa explains, “this brand metaphorically represents an ‘Avenue’ or outlet for creativity.” Having transitioned from producing and creating posters, tickets and other artwork for individuals on a small scale, as a source of additional income with her full time job; Malissa embarked upon this path with greater commitment from April 2014. DEC 2014 conceptualizations and helping plan promotional campaigns.” What is more is that having acquired her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management, which she identified as her favourite area of study; coupled with the fact that she is a designer and writer, Malissa sees this area as a pretty good fit. Moreover, though a registered sole proprietorship Malissa has found it necessary to form strategic alliances with other small businesses. As she explains “these strategic alliances offers prospective clients the convenience of having their design, printing and marketing needs met in one place.” Being a very wise entrepreneur, Malissa also surrounds herself by a network of creative individuals with various abilities, who are on hand when collaborative projects arise. In her words “The main thing is to get the job done.” Design and Integrated Marketing Communications encapsulates the type of business services Miona Avenue provides. From logo design, illustrations, business cards, flyers, posters, print and digital design, to teeshirt design, product and vehicle branding, feather banners, signage, rebranding of businesses and more, Miona Avenue does it all. As Malissa says: “as the requests come in we draw upon our creative forces and facilitate them. On the marketing end, I have facilitated several unique projects including growing client portfolios in other sectors, managing social media pages, business name and brand www.bajansunonline.com/MAGAZINE/ | [email protected] | @BajanSunOnline