INDUSTRY pet care
Amanda Wells turned a love for animals into a business — but first she turned to Longwood SBDC.
Wells, who graduated from Longwood University with a degree in biology, initially hoped to become a veterinarian.…
Amanda Wells turned a love for animals into a business — but first she turned to Longwood SBDC.
Wells, who graduated from Longwood University with a degree in biology, initially hoped to become a veterinarian.…
As a gymnast Natalie Kimmel likes to keep moving. When Kimmel had an idea for a gym and tumbling center, she took it to Longwood Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Motion Gymnastics, now in its second year, is on solid ground and growing.…
South Boston’s Southern Plenty is a café that lives up to its name. Advertised as “nourishment for the body and mind,” the Main Street business offers a variety of southern-style menu items — and plenty of other choices as well.
“I opened Southern Plenty eight years ago as a bookstore,” Mary Bagwell said.…
Deidrich Hayes started Red Owl Cleaning Service, LLC with a dream and the determination to succeed.
“I always wanted my own company,” Hayes said of his decision to leave his job as training specialist for Crossroads Community Services.…
One thing an accountant hates to see coming is a client with a box. When an accountant sees a box, the bill goes up. Accountants are paid by the hour, and going through a year’s worth of receipts takes time. This is why small business owners need to make time for record keeping.…
The Reflections by Marinda salon has been at a new location in the Sunchase shops for two years now. Owner Marinda Ayres already likes what she sees.
“Since I’ve been here I haven’t had to do any advertising,” she says.…
Ellett’s Embroidery is an at-home business that grew.
“I worked out of my home for 12 years,” Wendy Ellett said. “I always wanted to be my own boss. I guess it runs in the family — I have a sister and aunt who own their own embroidery business.”…
Tabitha Blanton likes being her own boss — she’s been self-employed for the past 18 years.
“This is my God-given gift — it’s what I want to do,” she said. “You’re a one-man army; you take care of everything.”…
If you’re looking for a country store with a health food vibe, Wilma and Kenny Albert’s Healthy Living Emporium on Main Street is the place to go.
“Healthy eating is our way of life,” Wilma said.…