Local mom-preneur can teach you how to start your own business

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- It's Hispanic Heritage month and we are spotlighting one local mom who has turned purses and accessories from leather from her native Columbia into big business here in Houston.[br /][br /][url HREF="http://abc13.com/fashion/claudiag-collection-houston/1444050/" TARGET="" REL=""]Fashion Entrepreneur: From Colombia to Houston Texas[/url][br /][Ads /][br /][post ID="1444050" /][br /][br /]When it comes to handbags, [url HREF="http://www.claudiagcollection.com/index.aspx" TARGET="" REL=""]Claudia Gutierrez[/url]'s designs are made for both stylish but practical purposes.[br /][br /]The mom-prenuer designs also include a line of jewelry, scarves and tassels[/url].[br /][br /]What started in her garage has become a worldwide direct sales business based right here in Houston.[br /][Ads /][br /]Now she's finding plenty of success and also giving back to the community.[br /][br /]While the road to success was a difficult one, the decision to start her own business was an easy one.[br /][br /]That day Claudia set in motion a plan to be her own boss and is now inspiring other moms to follow their passion.