“I’ve always had blonde hair, but there have been times when it’s had some pink or blue in it. I’ve put braids in it and tried other things. “I’ve always enjoyed messing with hair. When we were kids, I would cut off the hair on … Continue reading‘I’ve always enjoyed messing with hair’
“Katy texted me one day and said, ‘What do you think about opening up a barbershop?’ I had already started going down that road, investigating things and getting some help from Lee College’s Small Business Development Center. So I was like, ‘Yeah, let’s do it.’ … Continue readingBarbershop owners are living their dream
Sylvia Escontrias caught the business bug as a teenager. “I remember telling my parents when I was a sophomore in high school that I was going to get a job at the mall,” she said. “They laughed and told me not to let my grades … Continue readingShe is sold on being a successful businesswoman
There were a few family dogs through the years, but none that Megan Swaney could call her own. “I had been wanting my own dog since I was 6,” she said. “It wasn’t until I was 23 that I finally got one.” Now, Swayze the … Continue readingDog groomer draws strength from military career
“Oh, I’ve been through a lot. One of the biggest things is just being a female in the working industry, especially the plant life. “I’m a supervisor, but it took me a little longer to get there than anyone else. That’s just how it is … Continue readingOpportunity knocks, and she is quick to answer
“I’m a nurse by trade and was traveling a lot, auditing physicians’ offices for a Medicare HMO. I’ve always loved to read, but it was getting to be an expensive habit. So everywhere I went, I tracked down used bookstores. “One day I was working … Continue readingPerfect anniversary present — her own bookstore
“After my kids got out of school, I opened an all-year-round Christmas store called Christmas Treasures. I had a lot of collectibles, and people would come in and buy a whole collection of them. We put them on layaway, and they would pay for it … Continue readingChristmas season on the mind all year long
“I make miniatures out of polymer clay, one-twelfth scale. I’m trying to start my own business. I saw some videos on YouTube and thought I could emulate them. “Ever since I was really small, I’ve loved dolls, doll houses and all the little accessories that … Continue readingMaking miniatures shows off her creativity
“I make children’s boutique clothing. My niece was born about a year ago, and I wanted to make outfits for her. So I started making extras and selling them. My mother and I do it together.” How many outfits have you made for your niece? … Continue readingMaking clothing for niece turns into business
“I’ve owned this tire shop for 15 years. We’ve been robbed twice, the first time for over $4,000. The second time we lost my bird, a dove. People have crashed their cars into the shop a couple times. “There haven’t been many customers lately. Business … Continue readingTire shop owner hangs on during tough times