Profiles of small businesses and the lessons they share

Kickish Custom Restoration Adam Kickish is learning to squeeze money out of rust! With his hobby turn business, Kickish Custom Restoration, is an excellent example of turning a passion for something into a small business. Read more Kickish Custom Restoration here!	Diamond Construction, Plum, Pa It is Rich and Doug Hubner’s dogged attention to the details, ensuring value and a quality job, that make Diamond Construction sparkle today. However, as with so many small business success stories, things weren’t always so good. Read more Diamond Construction here!	The Sugar Plum Bakery in Virginia Beach has been serving customers since the late 80's and has been voted Best Bakery in Virginia Beach many of those years. Here are a few reasons why and what we can learn from this successful small business. Read more here.
Sunny Tans Laura is more than a clerk at a small tanning salon. She is the most valuable advertising asset the salon owner has, and he may not even know it. Learn what Laura does every day that costs her absolutely nothing and is drawing in a constant stream of new and repeat customers. Read more here!	Angela's Pet Sitting Angela had been laid off from her job in a Pittsburgh bakery and was collecting unemployment. She started a pet sitting business with one customer and one year later Angela has 21 customers and they each pay her $5.00 per visit. Read more here!	Visits By Maureen Visits By Maureen is a blog style website that was created based on Maureen Smith's love of travel and her interest in exploring new places. What used to be strictly a hobby (and expense) for Maureen was turned into a small business that made many travel expenses into tax deductions and a hobby into part time income! Read more about Visits By Maureen here!
Agilite Technology Solutions, Beaver, Pa Anyone one of us who have gone through the hassle of a computer breakdown, loss of data, or virus attack knows how difficult it can be to find someone that will solve the problem honestly, inexpensively, and QUICKLY! That is exactly the need Harold Roach and Ron Garvey saw the opportunity to fill with their small business, Agilite, located in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Read more about Agilite Technology Solutions here!	Oakmont Bakery As a supporter and advocate for entrepreneurs and small business owners it is a real treat to find small businesses that not only excel in their niche, but also appeal to my own purchasing needs or desires. That is what I found at Oakmont Bakery located in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Read more about Oakmont Bakery here!	Doug Krusper’s small business, Krusper Taylor Tree Service, in Plum stands out among similar services. The way he conducts his business gives several examples of good business practices that other entrepreneurs can learn from. Read more about Krusper Taylor Tree Service here.