Kelly Hinesley, owner of The Rancher’s Wife Salon in Chino Valley, uses her 33 years of experience to make sure customers are happy and all the cosmetologists work as a team. The location in Chino Valley has been a salon for 25 years, but Hinesley started working there five years ago and purchased the salon a year later. “I wanted to keep the name because we’ve had horse ranches and we’re going to get another horse ranch,” she said. Hinesley and her husband, Bob, moved to Chino Valley from … [Read more...] about Kelly Hinesley Honors Chino Valley’s Western Heritage at The Rancher’s Wife Salon
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Catering By Liz Celebrates 20 Years in the Quad Cities
Liz Denny, owner of Catering By Liz, has found the recipe to success. She says it is attention to detail and customer service, but also, in her business, specialized menus. Denny has been in the food industry for almost 25 years and has been providing catering services to the Quad Cities area for about 20 years. “I love what we do with fine cuisine,” she said. Denny can cater events for 50-200 people, whether it is for private parties, corporate gatherings or box lunches to go. Aside from … [Read more...] about Catering By Liz Celebrates 20 Years in the Quad Cities
Building, Maintaining Business Relationships through Connections
It probably happened around Valentine’s Day in first grade for many of us – we became more aware of the people in our world – our family and our classroom – and we were prompted to send them a nice card, a valentine. For Relationship Marketing Specialist Janice Porter, every day is Valentine’s Day. She has made a business out of showing busy professionals how to build and grow a network efficiently by cultivating and nurturing relationships, which has translated into more business success for … [Read more...] about Building, Maintaining Business Relationships through Connections
Be Irresistibly Newsworthy in Story, Soul, Style
While attending a Phoenix-area Chamber of Commerce mixer, I couldn’t help but notice a woman who was speaking so passionately about her business that she had a crowd of about a dozen women completely entranced. In a tiny restaurant where people milled about smiling politely, pretending to be interested in the latest tax law and plumbing fixtures, she was holding court in a big way. As a journalist and public relations consultant who is constantly on the lookout for people who have great … [Read more...] about Be Irresistibly Newsworthy in Story, Soul, Style
Don’t Play Games You Can’t Win
We like to tell ourselves we can do anything if we just put our mind to it, but I’d like to encourage all to acknowledge when we are in a game we can’t win, and for heaven’s sake, stop playing it! Growing up in Phoenix, balmy summertime evenings were meant for Kick the Can, Tag, Red Rover and any number of unsupervised activities that included wildly racing around the neighborhood and usually some blood. My neighborhood was all boys. So, you can imagine my surprise when I showed up at … [Read more...] about Don’t Play Games You Can’t Win
Ruby Road Vintage Mall Offers Upcycled Treasures
Mondays can be quiet in small towns, but for Ruby Road Vintage Mall in Camp Verde, the start of the work week is bustling with business. Packed with 60 vendor spaces, the store sells a mix of estate treasures, trendy home goods, repurposed furniture, new items and more. The staff at Ruby Road Vintage Mall totals about a dozen people who work part-time. “Most everyone that works here also sells here and it’s a great advantage for them,” said Ruby Road Vintage Mall Owner Pamela … [Read more...] about Ruby Road Vintage Mall Offers Upcycled Treasures
Thinking About Selling Your Business?
The time has finally come and you’re ready to sell your business. Planning for the sale of a small business may seem daunting. Perhaps you’re not sure where to begin or how to go about selling a business. To make the process as easy and profitable as possible, you’ll want to start planning early. Having time on your side can really pay off when selling a business. Whether you’re ready to retire or just move on to a new venture, here are a few important steps to keep in mind. Key Steps Before … [Read more...] about Thinking About Selling Your Business?
ERAU Planning Expansion to Keep Up with Growth
With the announcement of record enrollment this semester, 3,166 students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Chancellor Anette Karlsson says a new five-year plan for growth and expansion is being introduced, including new facilities on the Prescott campus. Major construction efforts will include a new wind tunnel to replace the current one. Also being planned are a new contemporary student union building, a new residence hall to accommodate the growing student population, and renovation … [Read more...] about ERAU Planning Expansion to Keep Up with Growth
Your Essential Cloud Migration Strategy Checklist
Everyone’s heard of the cloud. But, do you know what it is? It’s likely you already use it in your personal life, perhaps to store digital photos and documents or even for backing up your phone. But, moving to the cloud can be complex. The biggest issue is the process of migration – of physically moving all your data from your in-house servers to a remote storage facility without breaking something or losing data along the way. With good planning and the right strategy in place, … [Read more...] about Your Essential Cloud Migration Strategy Checklist
Colleen Biggs Bets on Women to Lead
Colleen Biggs grew up like a lot of little girls, imagining the life she thought she was supposed to live, including a prince, a big Disney-esque wedding and a happily ever after. But with her parents’ divorce, she watched her mom’s world fall apart. For 12-year-old Colleen and her mom, life was a struggle. They survived on food stamps in rural Chandler in the 1970s. “It was interesting because it was a horse town then. People would ride their horses to grocery stores. You would smell manure … [Read more...] about Colleen Biggs Bets on Women to Lead
