[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 a retail eyewear business. Rand explains, “We wanted 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 industry for 30 years and Jo-Anne had raised their five […]
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 franchise, she was on her way. But first, she needed […]
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 lot about craft brewing during his layovers in Portland, Oregon, […]