Tag: Small business

Meet the Woman Behind Chocolaterie Tessa

Meet the Woman Behind Chocolaterie Tessa

Growing up in the family business of chocolate, Tessa Halstead was able to get a firsthand look at entrepreneurship. But it wasn’t until she started her own business, Chocolaterie Tessa, that she truly understood the value and meaning that comes along with being a business […]

Shop Visit: Meet Ashley Yetter of APT F

Shop Visit: Meet Ashley Yetter of APT F

Take one step into APT F, and you’ll immediately feel at home. The cozy and welcoming space features ethically-sourced, handmade goods from around the world for a thoughtfully curated selection of lifestyle wares like home goods, apothecary and one-of-a-kind rugs. Featuring goods that come from independent […]

The most unexpected parts about running a small business

The most unexpected parts about running a small business

I think we can all agree that starting your own business has never felt more possible than it does today. With a quick Google search, pages and pages of business resources are readily available at your fingertips in a matter of seconds. Everything from marketing […]

Jen and Forrest Harmel of A People Party, Forrest Woodworks and The Food Park

Jen and Forrest Harmel of A People Party, Forrest Woodworks and The Food Park

For Jen and Forrest Harmel, their entrepreneurial journeys are a family affair. The creative West Texas duo support their family with three businesses out of Abilene — A People Party Productions, an event and marketing company geared towards small businesses, Forrest Woodworks, custom woodworking and […]