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Mentees and Mentors,

We appreciate your interest in mentorship. Please be advised that after March 31, 2024, the Business Mentor NY Program will cease to operate. However, you can continue to access mentoring services by contacting Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers in your area at esd.ny.gov/eac-directory to obtain one-on-one counseling with your current business idea or small business.

If you would like to continue offering pro bono mentoring services to entrepreneurs or small business owners, please email us at nylovessmbiz@esd.ny.gov with your core business skills, experience or education and your preferred service area.

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  BMNY Women's Enterprise Development Center - MHV

Melissa Nieves Entrepreneur

Location Wappingers Falls, New York, United States of America
Venture Industry Food Products/Grocery
Languages spoken
  • English
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What I need help with

My background as an entrepreneur

My current challenges

I want to learn more about effective budgeting and advertising, and figuring out pricing. I also want to learn about volume and how much product to make for markets and events. Currently I am taking classes with Women's Enterprise Development Center to learn more about small business. I am creative with food however I recognize I need to learn about business logistics and procedures.


About my venture

Little Bits by Meli Started 2015

Little Bits by Meli specializes in cupcakes, in vegan, lower sugar and gluten-free options. I eventually want to expand to cookies, mini-cakes, and mini-breakfast loaves. Cupcakes are also available in the original full sugar options. Customizations are welcomed; give Little Bits by Meli your favorite flavors and I can make a cupcake out of it. My mission statement is “We all deserve a little bit of happiness.” My products are made with health in mind. One needn’t worry about raising their blood sugar, the physical discomfort that can go with Celiac disease, or declining because of vegan options are unavailable. All products are made with natural, fresh, whole ingredients.

Countries of operation: United States of America