BUSINESS NOTEBOOK
business notebook (biz/nis not/book) n. 1. A place where people can learn fun and interesting stuff about a locally owned business 2. Free publicity for locally owned businesses 3. Editor’s attempt to help local businesses. Have news to share about your business? Go to www.pikecountycourier.com, scroll down the left side of the screen and click on “submit a business milestone.” Fill out the questionnaire for free and be included in next month’s Business Notebook. Cathy Ryle and Joanne May of Dingman’s Flowers Celebrating Floral design honors 1831 state Route 739 Dingmans Ferry What is your milestone? Cathy has been awarded a diploma with highest honors in the floral design course from the Stratford Institute. Also, the shop is expanding its reach and become part of Bloomnet, a network of florists with worldwide delivery. How did you get involved in the business? I had experience running a small business as well as interest in floral design and my daughter, Joanne had schooling in design. When the business became available three years ago, it seemed like a perfect fit. Hard work and growing exposure have helped grow the business even during this sluggish economy. What is your favorite part of being in business? Working with flowers brings great joy - each season has it’s own beauty. The best part is delivering flowers to someone, especially when it’s a surprise. Josie Scannura/Laura Di Leo of Good As New/consignment shop For today’s economy 411 Pennsylvania Avenue Matamoras How did you get involved in the business? The consignment business seemed to be one that fit in with the structure of our economy. It offers people good value for the dollar. The start-up cost are minimal, and the inventory is owned by the consigners. I am in a particularly good situation, owning in a commercially zoned neighborhood. Why do you think the paper should write about you? Well, I started this business with very few resources, and it was time to move forward. My business is customer oriented, and I depend on feedback from my customers. If you were too big to fail and your business received money from the federal government, what would you do with it? If I were too big to fail, I would donate the money in order to help another family begin a similar business.