Neighbors dreaming of being successful entrepreneurs [Video]

OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) – Starting a small business without a solid foundation can be a challenge in sustaining it. Some Latino neighbors are taking the steps to securing their success and provide financial freedom for their family.

• 12% of small businesses in Nebraska are minority owned
• Video shows Suarez passion in crafting paper flowers

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Maria Suarez keeps busy as a mom, insurance agent, and caring for her parents.

When she’s free you’ll find her in this enclosed porch, aka her work space.

“I started creating paper flowers and i became in love with them,” she says.

Creating paper flowers started as a hobby.

“My first flower took forever,” says Suarez.

After hours of learning and planning, its her plan for a small business, she hopes it will be a path to financial freedom.

“It was just for me to be able to do something in the future in case something happened, I want to be more secure be able to do something with my hands to be …