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Personal training comes to masses
A $16 million international business began with a chance meeting in a tiny gym in East Greenwich. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 12/24/12

Firm targets soaring health costs
Anyone who’s taken an interest in the finances of their local city or town in recent years is aware of the challenges posed by retiree health care obligations. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 12/10/12

City salon has a style all its own
Sure, being surrounded by beautiful women is nice, says Bill Oates, founder and co-owner of Christiaan Salon & Day Spa. But that’s not the only reason he became a dedicated hair-styling enthusiast. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 12/17/12

Crafting plan for niche beer sales
Who could have imagined 12 years ago what would happen to beer: unfiltered Imperial Pale Ales at nearly every bar and liquor stores with rows of fancy brews without a St. Louis or Milwaukee label in sight. At the turn of the millennium, it would be nearly a decade until the term “craft beer” entered the lexicon. more
Challenging giants in team apparel
The Internet has found local team-sports apparel. Long the domain of neighborhood sporting-goods shops or mom-and-pop screen printers, sales of uniforms and clothing for small teams – from Little League to corporate softball and high school wrestling – are migrating online like so many other consumer products. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 3/4/13

This aluminum art is built to last
Small models of sculptures often become very large works of art at Amaral Custom Fabrications. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 2/25/13

Entrepreneur percolates local success
David Levesque has a lot for which to thank the women in his life, and he’s not shy about giving credit where credit is due. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 3/11/13

Landscaper building path to success
Mike Brito, owner and general manager of Brito’s Landscaping Services LLC, believes in letting a higher power guide his future. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 1/28/13

Firm model of quality, consistency
Find an untapped business niche, identify and cater to your ideal client, perform exceptional work and grow slowly as your needs dictate. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 1/7/13

Passion insulates firm from doubt
Some small businesses are started from a love for a particular product or field. Others are born out of a person’s professional desire to be their own boss and control a career trajectory, while shaping service based on their specific ideals. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 2/18/13

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