52 Grand Openings ; What Worked and What Didn't for New Businesses in 2009.
Columbia Daily Tribune › July 30, 2010
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They say slow and steady wins the race. But for businesses listed in the Grand Opening feature in 2009, a more appropriate turn on the old adage might be slow and steady is a good way to start.
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52 Grand Openings ; What Worked and What Didn't for New Businesses in 2009.
Helena Rowe gets her hair cut by her mother, Darlene Rowe, at Salon 4 & Spa. Darlene Rowe opened her business on April 21.
Slide Show? 52 Grand OpeningsFifty-two businesses were highlighted in the Saturday Business feature in 2009, and all but one of them still is in operation. Many of the owners say things are slow, but they have played that to their advantage by focusing on building relationships with customers and establishing reputations for quality.Among keys to survival mentioned -- and in some cases growth -- were hard work, setting and sticking to goals, a focus on quality and word-of-mouth promotion.Corby Roberts, owner of Blade Runner...See the full content of this document
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