Dec 3, 2014

Birmingham Gift Shop Owner Stresses Fun, Value of RelationshipsBy Mark S. LeeCrainsDetroit.com

Birmingham, MI – There are many reasons why entrepreneurs might start a business —from being a lifelong dream for some to losing a job due to financial and budgetary constraints. Regarding the latter, meet Denise Kulak, a highly enthusiastic entrepreneur with a positive and infectious attitude. She lost her job three times in 10 years, but rebounded in the world of entrepreneurship.

Kulak, is the Chief “Fun” Officer at …other Fun Stuff!, an experiential unique gift boutique in Birmingham that she started two years ago. She is a third-generation retailer, starting with her great-grandfather who owned a hardware store in Hamtramck, followed by her father, a store executive with Kmart for 40 years. Following their lead, Kulak developed an extensive, broad and diverse business background throughout her career. Many of these experiences are the foundation for her own business on a daily basis.

Kulak started as a cashier at Kmart and has done everything from run a coffee shop in Indianapolis to managing U.S. distribution for a U.K. stationery and greeting card company.

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