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Pennsylvania

New Doggy Daycare Offers Dogs a Pocono Vacation!

Danielle Humphreys and her husband Andrew reached out to The University of Scranton SBDC in April 2018 for help starting a dog daycare business in Hamlin, Wayne County. Keith Yurgosky, SBDC Business Consultant, worked with the Humphreys to go over the process of starting a business, writing a business plan, creating financial projections, and obtaining financing. SBDC celebrated with them at a long-awaited grand opening event in September 2021.

New Doggy Daycare Offers Dogs a Pocono Vacation!

Danielle Humphreys and her husband Andrew reached out to The University of Scranton SBDC in April 2018 for help starting a dog daycare business in Hamlin, Wayne County. Keith Yurgosky, SBDC Business Consultant, worked with the Humphreys to go over the process of starting a business, writing a business plan, creating financial projections, and obtaining financing. SBDC celebrated with them at a long-awaited grand opening event in September 2021.

New Doggy Daycare Offers Dogs a Pocono Vacation!

Danielle Humphreys and her husband Andrew reached out to The University of Scranton SBDC in April 2018 for help starting a dog daycare business in Hamlin, Wayne County. Keith Yurgosky, SBDC Business Consultant, worked with the Humphreys to go over the process of starting a business, writing a business plan, creating financial projections, and obtaining financing. SBDC celebrated with them at a long-awaited grand opening event in September 2021.

New Doggy Daycare Offers Dogs a Pocono Vacation!

Danielle Humphreys and her husband Andrew reached out to The University of Scranton SBDC in April 2018 for help starting a dog daycare business in Hamlin, Wayne County. Keith Yurgosky, SBDC Business Consultant, worked with the Humphreys to go over the process of starting a business, writing a business plan, creating financial projections, and obtaining financing. SBDC celebrated with them at a long-awaited grand opening event in September 2021.

Puerto Rico

Granospr.com San Juan Service Center — Digital Marketing Success Story

With the assistance of PR SBTDC, a woman owned business was created with two job positions and excellent initial sales due to the digital marketing solutions provided. Yunielis Clemente declared: "The sales impact was of double digit, thanks PR SBTDC for the counseling in the area of digital marketing solutions."

Granospr.com San Juan Service Center — Digital Marketing Success Story

With the assistance of PR SBTDC, a woman owned business was created with two job positions and excellent initial sales due to the digital marketing solutions provided. Yunielis Clemente declared: "The sales impact was of double digit, thanks PR SBTDC for the counseling in the area of digital marketing solutions."

Granospr.com San Juan Service Center — Digital Marketing Success Story

With the assistance of PR SBTDC, a woman owned business was created with two job positions and excellent initial sales due to the digital marketing solutions provided. Yunielis Clemente declared: "The sales impact was of double digit, thanks PR SBTDC for the counseling in the area of digital marketing solutions."

Granospr.com San Juan Service Center — Digital Marketing Success Story

With the assistance of PR SBTDC, a woman owned business was created with two job positions and excellent initial sales due to the digital marketing solutions provided. Yunielis Clemente declared: "The sales impact was of double digit, thanks PR SBTDC for the counseling in the area of digital marketing solutions."

Rhode Island

Maggie (Longo) told us not to worry if something didn't happen because there is always a plan B. And Amit put us in touch with the right resources and knew what to do when a plan fell apart ... they were both wonderful to work with!

Co-owner, Poppin Minis RI

Maggie (Longo) told us not to worry if something didn't happen because there is always a plan B. And Amit put us in touch with the right resources and knew what to do when a plan fell apart ... they were both wonderful to work with!

Co-owner, Poppin Minis RI

Maggie (Longo) told us not to worry if something didn't happen because there is always a plan B. And Amit put us in touch with the right resources and knew what to do when a plan fell apart ... they were both wonderful to work with!

Co-owner, Poppin Minis RI

Maggie (Longo) told us not to worry if something didn't happen because there is always a plan B. And Amit put us in touch with the right resources and knew what to do when a plan fell apart ... they were both wonderful to work with!

Co-owner, Poppin Minis RI

South Carolina

Thanks to her Flexibility, Annie Truax-Dunn’s Business Performs Well Despite Setbacks

Balance Barre + Fitness was thriving before the pandemic hit. “Profits were up and class sizes were increasing,” said owner Annie Truax-Dunn. But then, on top of learning her studio was scheduled for demolition, COVID-19 put a halt to in-person classes. Dunn needed help. So, she turned to Hilton Head SBDC consultant Pat Cameron who helped her client obtain a $35,000 SBA loan. Dunn used the money to build a spacious new studio as well as pay rent, utilities and payroll. To help sustain her client base, Dunn began offering livestream and outdoor classes. Despite the many obstacles, Dunn’s creative responses and flexibility resulted in a profitable year. “Thanks to my consultant, I am optimistic about the future of my business,” said Dunn.

Thanks to her Flexibility, Annie Truax-Dunn’s Business Performs Well Despite Setbacks

Balance Barre + Fitness was thriving before the pandemic hit. “Profits were up and class sizes were increasing,” said owner Annie Truax-Dunn. But then, on top of learning her studio was scheduled for demolition, COVID-19 put a halt to in-person classes. Dunn needed help. So, she turned to Hilton Head SBDC consultant Pat Cameron who helped her client obtain a $35,000 SBA loan. Dunn used the money to build a spacious new studio as well as pay rent, utilities and payroll. To help sustain her client base, Dunn began offering livestream and outdoor classes. Despite the many obstacles, Dunn’s creative responses and flexibility resulted in a profitable year. “Thanks to my consultant, I am optimistic about the future of my business,” said Dunn.

Thanks to her Flexibility, Annie Truax-Dunn’s Business Performs Well Despite Setbacks

Balance Barre + Fitness was thriving before the pandemic hit. “Profits were up and class sizes were increasing,” said owner Annie Truax-Dunn. But then, on top of learning her studio was scheduled for demolition, COVID-19 put a halt to in-person classes. Dunn needed help. So, she turned to Hilton Head SBDC consultant Pat Cameron who helped her client obtain a $35,000 SBA loan. Dunn used the money to build a spacious new studio as well as pay rent, utilities and payroll. To help sustain her client base, Dunn began offering livestream and outdoor classes. Despite the many obstacles, Dunn’s creative responses and flexibility resulted in a profitable year. “Thanks to my consultant, I am optimistic about the future of my business,” said Dunn.

Thanks to her Flexibility, Annie Truax-Dunn’s Business Performs Well Despite Setbacks

Balance Barre + Fitness was thriving before the pandemic hit. “Profits were up and class sizes were increasing,” said owner Annie Truax-Dunn. But then, on top of learning her studio was scheduled for demolition, COVID-19 put a halt to in-person classes. Dunn needed help. So, she turned to Hilton Head SBDC consultant Pat Cameron who helped her client obtain a $35,000 SBA loan. Dunn used the money to build a spacious new studio as well as pay rent, utilities and payroll. To help sustain her client base, Dunn began offering livestream and outdoor classes. Despite the many obstacles, Dunn’s creative responses and flexibility resulted in a profitable year. “Thanks to my consultant, I am optimistic about the future of my business,” said Dunn.

Tennessee

Dog park meets beer garden, fun for owners and their pets!

The TSBDC began working with Leah in 2016 on a pet care facility. Through the assistance of the TSBDC, The Houndry was successfully launched. Through working with the client base at The Houndry the staff saw an unmet need for pet owners to socialize while their dogs had outdoor play and exercise, through this unmet need the idea for The Backyard was born. Leah and her staff returned to the TSBDC for further assistance on how to launch and move forward with their new companion business. The Backyard is a dog park and beer garden that combines a fun environment for humans and their hounds. The experience provides the opportunity for dog lovers and craft beer enthusiasts to gather and share in their enjoy an experience with their pets.

Dog park meets beer garden, fun for owners and their pets!

The TSBDC began working with Leah in 2016 on a pet care facility. Through the assistance of the TSBDC, The Houndry was successfully launched. Through working with the client base at The Houndry the staff saw an unmet need for pet owners to socialize while their dogs had outdoor play and exercise, through this unmet need the idea for The Backyard was born. Leah and her staff returned to the TSBDC for further assistance on how to launch and move forward with their new companion business. The Backyard is a dog park and beer garden that combines a fun environment for humans and their hounds. The experience provides the opportunity for dog lovers and craft beer enthusiasts to gather and share in their enjoy an experience with their pets.

Dog park meets beer garden, fun for owners and their pets!

The TSBDC began working with Leah in 2016 on a pet care facility. Through the assistance of the TSBDC, The Houndry was successfully launched. Through working with the client base at The Houndry the staff saw an unmet need for pet owners to socialize while their dogs had outdoor play and exercise, through this unmet need the idea for The Backyard was born. Leah and her staff returned to the TSBDC for further assistance on how to launch and move forward with their new companion business. The Backyard is a dog park and beer garden that combines a fun environment for humans and their hounds. The experience provides the opportunity for dog lovers and craft beer enthusiasts to gather and share in their enjoy an experience with their pets.

Dog park meets beer garden, fun for owners and their pets!

The TSBDC began working with Leah in 2016 on a pet care facility. Through the assistance of the TSBDC, The Houndry was successfully launched. Through working with the client base at The Houndry the staff saw an unmet need for pet owners to socialize while their dogs had outdoor play and exercise, through this unmet need the idea for The Backyard was born. Leah and her staff returned to the TSBDC for further assistance on how to launch and move forward with their new companion business. The Backyard is a dog park and beer garden that combines a fun environment for humans and their hounds. The experience provides the opportunity for dog lovers and craft beer enthusiasts to gather and share in their enjoy an experience with their pets.