family business

Mother-daughter team create successful gift shops

Mother and daughter Marcella Steinhauser and Mary Montgomery have found they make a pretty good team when it comes to making business decisions for their gift shop Steinhauser's Hallmark, located at 109 N.W. Third in... more »

Women in Business: Erica Clark and Earline Clark

The mother-and-daughter team who runs a floral and gift shop on Forest Avenue know one sure way to keep family relations in harmony. Like good role players on a championship squad, each remains in her... more »

Sister Team Launches Clip-On Purse

Sandy Christiano's idea for a hands-free, clip-on purse was conceived by accident. About four years ago, while unloading her young daughter from a car seat, the heavy, shoulder-strapped pocketbook that she was wearing swung around... more »

Outdoor-gear store in Beaverdale has kept its footing as terrain changed

Lexi Wornson's pink Gore-Tex vest is too small to fit her anymore, but she keeps it to remind her of the family history and how their Beaverdale store, Back Country Outfitters, has been on the... more »

Woman takes family chutney recipe to the public

North Carolina — Five years ago, Margot Walser took her annual chutney canning operation to Raleigh to teach her daughter and two friends how to make the 50-year-old family recipe.The laborious, two-day process of purchasing... more »

Patterry has something for everyone

Starting a business from scratch is a large task, and entrepreneurship requires much courage and perseverance. A new business can face many obstacles and setbacks, which can be discouraging.However, Pat and Terry Thompson are two... more »

Olde Gingerbread House Gift Shoppe offers plenty of knicknacks and trinkets

Sherrill, NY - Opening a gift shop is something that Cory Marsh always wanted to do.Finally, with the help of her family, she will have that chance as The Olde Gingerbread House Gift Shoppe has... more »

Resident returns home, starts business

Jill French was just looking for a place to make a present for her grandson when she stumbled on something more - a business plan.The former South Lyon resident was living in Florida at the... more »