Small Business Success Story: A Toast to New Beginnings
After 20 years in the insurance industry, John Reuber made the decision to pursue his dream of becoming his own boss. In 2015, John opened breakfast and lunch restaurant TOAST, Four Corners, in Storrs-Mansfield, Connecticut. With the help of his friends and family, who also work alongside…
[Video] Small Business Success Stories: Living Their Vision
On the verge of becoming empty nesters, Rand and Janeel Smith, proud parents of eight children, decided to buy their own business. Janeel was a music teacher; Rand had been in the eyewear industry for decades. They decided to use their retirement funds to start…
Small Business Success Story: A New Adventure in Hospitality
In business since 2013 Purchased their business using a Rollover for Business Start-up Doubled business revenue since they opened In 2012, British couple Richard and Jo-Anne Hoad set out on their next adventure. Richard had grown tired of the corporate world after working in the airline…
Small Business Success Story: A Beautiful Career
After decades in the health care IT industry, Bohnne Jones endured a series of layoffs that left her ready for a career makeover. She’d always enjoyed interior decorating, and knew she had the skills to run her own business. Once she found the Decorating Den…
Small Business Success Story: Brewing What They Love
Suzie Ford was a banker who had just been laid off; her husband Todd was an airline pilot who missed seeing his wife. They decided to change course and start a business together. Since Todd liked to brew his own beer, and had learned a…