Welcome to my blog. I document my adventures in travel, style, and food. Hope you have a nice stay!
All by Karen Ridder
Last fall, Dan Chavez, owner of Chavez Restoration and Cleaning called his daughter, Amanda, to see what she thought about joining the family business: “Now? Five years from now? Or is it never? You tell me.”
Stevenson Company, Inc. | Joe Pennington
Ace Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair | Dave Cobler
His and Hers takes on a new meaning for entrepreneurs Alonzo Harrison and Renita Harris.
Some Topeka businesses have been able to stay local, because they have gone global.
Some Topeka businesses have been able to stay local, because they have gone global.
Donuts were not the first choice for entrepreneur Keith Berry, but they have been making him successful—and happy.
About once a week, Clayton Devlin gets asked about the grocery store.
At a time when many businesses were shuttering their doors, the owners of one Topeka furniture store decided the answer to their challenges was opening a second location.
Century Business Technologies has evolved into a completely different business model than when it started 35 years ago.
When Dempewolf’s daughter, Shana, was 8 ½ years old she started having headaches and stomachaches so bad that she often missed school.
Overall, the family experience of owning a string of QDOBA restaurants has been hard work, but Danny says it is worth it—even the long hours.
Finding financing for an entrepreneurial venture can be difficult, but if local advocates have anything to say about it, doors will open for small businesses in and around Topeka and Shawnee County.
When an old high school friend offered to sell his auto detailing business, Ewing hung up his suit and tie and jumped on the opportunity.
Imagine losing both your fiancée and your leg in a horrendous motorcycle crash.
It is one of the most important tools for a successful small business, but most owners are too busy working to consider it.
Serendipity | Gravity Gallery | NOTO Burrito | Pinkadilly
Kids are big business, and not just at the holidays.
What does a business owner look like?
Larry Johnson chose his profession at a young age. He grew up living next door to Gains and Sons Funeral Home and curiosity soon turned to intrigue.
