Laura Wellington, founder of ZNEEX. (Credit: Courtesy of ZNEEX) Laura Wellington regularly walks with friends, for both health and social reasons. When the Covid pandemic hit, however, her main walking…
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Recalling a Christmas Spent with a Start-Up
Becky O’Neil of Arlington, Va., remembers her first Christmas as an entrepreneur: She worked the entire day. It was 15 years ago, and O’Neil had just started a dog-walking service,…
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – Friendly Creations
…money will be put toward publishing the book. 2. Making Cities More Dog-Friendly (va WeFunder) The Business: Chelsea Brownridge’s venture, Dog Parker, makes small, weatherproof shelters for pets to stay…
Trouble the Dog Loves the Camera
…to raise children’s spirits whenever they feel sad or blue. The company sells dogs, books and accessories, and also donates Trouble dogs to children’s hospitals, the Children’s Miracle Network and…
How to Set a Pet Policy for Your Business
…to customers. The ADA defines a service animal as any guide dog, signal dog or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. In other…
Audrey Ooi of Tasty Tours: Explore the Sweeter Side of Toronto with Foodie Walking Tours
This story is part of our 1,000 stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Audrey Ooi Business: Tasty Tours, Toronto-based food walking tours Industry: Food & Beverage, Other — Tourism Location:…
She Was Such a Happy Customer, She Ended Up Buying The Business
New Yorker Tania Isenstein had been bringing her dogs to pet care center Camp Canine on New York’s Upper West Side for years. A life-long dog lover, Isenstein wanted to…
Zoom and the Downward Dog: Yogis Connect With Students Online
Yoga instructor Anne Koza Patrick in Boston has turned to Zoom to stay connected with students. (Credit: AnnieOm) Yoga instructors — the purveyors of inner calm and tranquil minds —…
She Wants To Change The Way People Perceive Boxed Wine
Betsy Hendershot is a mom of two breaking into the world of boxed wine. The Tusla, Oklahoma-based entrepreneur runs Downward Dog Wine, a boxed wine made from grapes grown in…
On National Pet Day, We’re Giving These 6 Pet Business Owners Two Paws Up
…recipe for success. 6 Lauren Pietrocarlo of Dogs Deserve It LLC. (Credit: Dogs Deserve It Facebook Page) Lauren Pietrocarlo of Dogs Deserve It LLC This Chicagoland venture was launched by…
How to Seriously Make a Difference Through Your Work
…says. “Old dogs are my calling.” She spent hours walking an old basset-beagle mix named Heidi — and was heartbroken to arrive at the shelter one day and learn that…
A Former Hairstylist Brings Hope to Senior Dogs
Sherri Franklin (center) at Muttville, her San Francisco dog shelter, with colleagues from Peace of Mind Dog Shelter. (Photos credited to: Muttville Facebook page) A decade ago, whenever entrepreneur Sherri…
Listen to ‘Healing With Animals’ Podcast
…35: A Podcast for Dog Lovers Read Full Transcript COLLEEN: Living close to nature is a dream for many people, but for Debra White, it’s a calling. DEBRA SOT: The…
Barbara Alink: The Alinker Inventions Ltd.–Walking Made Easy And In-Style
Your Name: Barbara Alink Business Name: The Alinker Inventions Ltd., a maker of a mobility vehicle Type of Business: Design/Medical Business Location: Breda, Netherlands Website www.theAlinker.com Twitter @theAlinker Reason for…
Walking in a Women’s Wonderland
The Story Exchange team is fortunate to work in a city that many small businesses call home, and where opportunities abound for entrepreneurs to showcase their wares on bustling, festive…