Entrepreneur Archive:
Miller Family Hairstyling
Miller Family HairstylingSt. Joseph, MO
Assisted by:
Jerry Darnell, Northwest Missouri State University SBDC at St. Joseph
In
April 2002, Lisa Miller was able to fulfill a lifelong dream when
a local barber retired and placed his business on the marketincluding
the building. It seemed a perfect combination since the building was
already used for a salon, already had customers and offered sufficient
space to accommodate several sun tanning tables, a service that would
generate additional income.
In addition, Lisa had approximately 10 years of experience in the
hairstyling business and would bring her own clients to the business.
Lisa's children were in school, and her husband was totally supportive.
Cash investment would be partially provided by her parents.
Lisa did face a challenge of a first-time business owner seeking
SBA-guaranteed financing. Because the building and equipment were
fairly priced and there were already customers to support the business,
Jerry Darnell, director of the Northwest Missouri State University
SBDC at St. Joseph, utilized the SBA Pre-Qual loan application. She
was referred to the SBDC by the local chamber of commerce. Lisa received
quick approval, and the Citizens Bank and Trust stepped up to provided
the financing to buy the business and provide for the planned asset
addition.
Lisa successfully acquired a going business and was able to sustain
the services for the neighborhood. She has added tanning booths to
meet demand for that service. Sales have increased, and she is now
leasing the second chair to provide additional income. Lisa has exhibited
the skills necessary to manage a small business and continues to serve
the St. Joseph community by operating a fairly priced hairstyling
service.
Miller Family Hairstyling
Lisa Miller, Owner/Operator
2137 St. Joseph Ave
St. Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 232-3655
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