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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 16 2011 : 3:42:03 PM
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Well since I was let go from my job of 3 yrs on Sept 2nd I have been trying to decide what to do. Well I had an interview at a Tech School and didnt get the job. So I asked my DH if he wanted me to go to another school that is 70 miles round trip....He said he would rather me try to start a business closer to home. So I found a small (600sq ft) space to open a hair and nail salon. The start-up would be about $3,000.00. We have the money and I have 2 other people that want to rent a station and that would pay for the space and utilities. It really needs alot of cosmetic fixing up which my DH says is not bad. And the landlord says he will give me the first months rent free. So I think we are going to do it....
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Winter Haven
Florida
USA
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Posted - Sep 16 2011 : 4:41:52 PM
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Good for you, Deborah!!! Good luck with your new venture,
Jan
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2011 : 5:47:41 PM
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Thanks Janet :)))
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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Bensgrandma
True Blue Farmgirl
227 Posts
Alexis
White Oak
PA
USA
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2011 : 06:32:28 AM
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Thanks Alexis. Our neighbor is going to look at the space to help us with the cosmetic and plumbing fix-up.
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Sep 18 2011 : 4:49:09 PM
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Good luck! My daughter jusi started her own salon also. She loves it! We had mostly painting to do & it was ready. Now she wants to add tanning beds so thinking about putting up a wall!!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2011 : 6:15:27 PM
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Karla that is great...Hope she does really well. The place ai am getting is only 600sq ft. so I can have 3 other stations besides mine. It will be a great little place but it is alot of cosmetic work to do..It will take about a month to get open.
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
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Posted - Sep 18 2011 : 7:02:37 PM
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Deborah, good luck...I am sure you can do it...
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask... |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
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Posted - Sep 19 2011 : 04:42:28 AM
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Hi Deborah,
Congrats on starting your own business!! What a wonderful landlord too.
If all it needs is cosmetic work, your way ahead of the game. A little paint can go a long way until your ready to jump in with other options. Your main focus is to get it up and running so your getting paying customers coming through the doors. . . who knows, maybe you can barter with some gentleman to spruce up the place for you in exchange for free services totaling the same for his wife. . . no out of pocket expenses for you while getting started and a great "pay-back plan" with easy payments!! 
Wishing you much success with your new business!!!
PS: What are you going to name your new endeavor??
Joanna #566
JojoNH
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 4:13:12 PM
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Well we got the keys to the space and my DH and I went to Home Depot and got the supplies to start fixing the place up. Our neighbors are going to help. He use to teach construction and she is wonderful with interior decorating. My DH has a background in faux finishes and we are doing something wonderful on the wall that is concrete blocks. My DH idea of course. My expertise will be when all is done...But I will be helping as well...I am so excited..Thanks ladies for all your well wishes. I will keep everyone up dated. My DH is going to take before middle and after pics to post...
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 4:14:16 PM
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OOOOPS forgot...the name of the salon will be SALON 53....it will be on a hwy that is HWY 53....my DH idea...lol
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
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njaw09
True Blue Farmgirl
397 Posts
Annie
NJ
USA
397 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2011 : 11:43:01 AM
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| Congratulation on your new venture & good luck. |
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 4:02:09 PM
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Thanks for all the congrats ladies. The place is coming along. We are still doing painting and i had several people to do bids on cleaning the floor, it needas to be stripped and a good coat of wax. And then for the signs and lettering on the door and windows. I have saves some money on both. Always pays to look for the best deal. Then after all that we should have everything done before Thanksgiving. Because I want to open on the 28th of November. i am sure I can. State board has to come and give the ok to open before clients can start coming.
Thanks
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Winter Haven
Florida
USA
2428 Posts |
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2011 : 1:32:14 PM
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Well I am almost finished with the Salon. Signs done, painting, floors, bathroom, ceiling tiles, and the equipment is in. Now what is left is the heat and the supplies. Then just to wait for State Board to come and inspect. Then I will open. I am so greatful for my dearest neighbors and my dear husband. We have put in a lot of time and it is finally going to be done by this weekend. Now only thing is to have people to come and rent stations.
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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Bensgrandma
True Blue Farmgirl
227 Posts
Alexis
White Oak
PA
USA
227 Posts |
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
1085 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2011 : 6:29:28 PM
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Oh Deborah! I'm just all teared up. I've been following your story and you are so close to opening up your dream! I can't wait to hear how successful you are.
~FarmDream is Farmgirl Sister #3069
Live Today, Cherish Yesterday, Dream Tomorrow
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2011 : 5:19:44 PM
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Ladies thanks so much, I am so excited I cant even express it in words. We should be finished tomorrow with putting everything in the shop. My DH will take pics tomorrow and I will post them, that's if I can remember how to.
Thanks again
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2011 : 06:07:28 AM
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I am so happy for you Deborah! I can't wait to see the pictures of your new salon!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. |
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NixKat
True Blue Farmgirl
288 Posts
Kathleen
CT
USA
288 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2011 : 1:54:22 PM
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Deborah I am so excited for you and am eager to see the photos of your new salon.
{{{hugs}}}
Kathleen...... Farmgirl Sister #3447 |
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sondrak
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
Sondra
Colorado Springs
CO
USA
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Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 10:22:45 AM
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How time flies! It's already almost the 28th of November. You will be open soon. Best wishes. Hopefully, you will be helping LOTS of ladies look great for the Christmas holidays. Good luck.
You can take the girl out of Texas, but you can't take the Texas out of the girl.
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
1140 Posts |
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Marti732
True Blue Farmgirl
398 Posts
Marti
Breckenridge
Michigan
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2011 : 06:27:44 AM
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| Way to go Deborah! Good luck! i hope it is so so successful! KUDOS! |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2011 : 07:18:05 AM
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Oh Deborah! We must see pictures of your new salon! I can't wait to see the transformation you and your husband have done on this place.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. |
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2012 : 4:53:23 PM
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Finally I am going to try to post the pics of my Salon... ,
these are a couple of the after pics
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Entrepreneurship: starting new business |
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