Our experience with Abec’s Small Business Review is very positive. Patrick and his staff are extremely responsive and genuinely interested in our business. We appreciate their approach to our story and they way they highlight the personal aspect of our business. The unique passions of a small business owner are what set us apart from the “big box stores.” Small businesses are what create character in a community and Abec’s is right there supporting us in our endeavors!
Christina Turner and Brigid Lossing
Ryde On Cycling Studio
Brighton
Christina Turner and Brigid Lossing
Ryde On Cycling Studio
www.rydeonsaline.com
It was a pleasure to work with Patrick Abec and contribute to Abec’s Small Business Review. Patrick has a strong commitment to giving small business owners an opportunity to share their story with a larger audience. I so appreciate his passion around sharing the inspiring stories of small business owners.
Jennifer Bailey
Grace Street Group
www.gracestreetgroup.com
I had a great experience with “Abec’s Small business Review” and due to the well-written article and picture I was able to get an appointment with an Estate Planner that I have been wanting to connect with. He saw and read the article in Small Business Review and asked his Assistant if she knew who I was and that he was very interested in meeting with me. She actually knew me from a group we both volunteer with and scheduled an appointment for us all to meet. I was so pleased to finally have a chance to talk with him about how we could really help each other with our different specialties. I look forward to a mutually productive relationship. Thanks so much for your help in making it happen!!
Marybeth Bayer, CLTC, Partner
LTC Financial Partners
www.marybethbayer.ltcfp.com
My experience with Patrick Abec and the Small Business Review has been delightful! From our first personal interview, to the publishing of my story and columns, Patrick has been extremely professional, respectful, prompt, and organized, yet always with a warmth and caring that characterizes the best business people. The review itself is a wonderful and important publication, as it showcases the efforts and impressive achievements of our local small business owners. I intend to continue my affiliation with this great service for a long time to come. Thank you Patrick.
Ellen Livingston
Living Yoga, LLC
www.livingyoganow.com
ABEC’s team was fantastic to work with, they have a great support package, and I would like to thank in particular, Jessica Luther for an excellent job of capturing my story. I was delighted to be approached for inclusion, alongside the many wonderful business owners featured, in ABEC’s Small Business Review.
Dee Davey
Creative Ideas Marketing
www.creativeideasmarketing.com
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May, 2012 Featured Stories
Advanced Esthetics in Ann Arbor provides complete skin, body care services
Advanced Esthetics - Donna Thrall-Mickley & Janet Mosley
By Bonnie Gretzner
“We’re not a salon, and we are not a clinical, medical setting. It’s personal—that’s the best way to describe it. We have the right certifications, the right equipment and the right staff—that means you get the best treatment.”
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Stark Funeral Service, Moore Memorial Chapel becomes exclusive veterans provider, kicks off Cell Phones for Soldiers Collection Drive
Stark Funeral Service - Edward Ochalek
By Suzanne Sobel-Poage
Local residents can support the collection drives by donating their old cell phones and tattered flags at Stark Funeral Service, Moore Memorial Chapel located at 101 South Washington St., Ypsilanti, Mich., between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Drop off box available at the main entrance for after hour donations.
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Helping the hearing impaired: when personal turns business
Advanced Hearing Care - Karen Butchart
By ASBR Staff
“Advancements over the past years with digital technology make them no longer just an amplifier,”
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Seafood dishes hold starring role on The Common Grill menu
The Common Grill - Craig Common
By Bonnie Gretzner
Diners will find a wide variety on the menu, including crab cakes, halibut, scallops and salmon, and specialties include a Parmesan Crusted Lake Superior Whitefish, Seafood Risotto, and the Mixed Grill, which has been on the menu from day one.
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Family business brings 40 years of innovation experience to jewelry
Urban Jewelers - Mark Urban
By Dawn Wolfe
“We do most everything one of a kind, we still do hand-made work, and we still do all of our own casting in-house. We’re still hands-on jewelers,”
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Doctor Flue chimney inspection, repair service keeps families warm and safe
Dr. Flue, Inc. - Doc Binder
By Bonnie Gretzner
“We are a family-owned, family-operated and a family-focused service company,” Doc says, “and we pride ourselves on being a father and son operation. Our business is helping families keep their homes safe and warm. We provide peace of mind.”
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Vision Computer Solutions in Ann Arbor keeps small business up and running
Vision Computer Solutions - Peter Marsack
By Bonnie Gretzner
“The biggest complaint we hear people say is a lack of response from their previous company.”
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Aviation professional takes care of everything from choosing which plane to buy to flying it
Your Flight Department - Geoffry L. Bush
By Dawn Wolfe
“I don’t want to talk myself out of work, but I’d rather do that than have someone buy a plane and find that they’re being eaten alive by the costs in six months.”
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Call Your Help Desk: Customers look to IT company for their computer needs
Call Your Help Desk - Jeff Morris
By Bonnie Gretzner
“For small business owners, I offer a lot of expertise in printers and printer repair, and a lot of computer guys don’t do that,” says Jeff. “I try to be a one-stop shop for everything a small company would need from their IT department.”
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This banker’s passion for business is good chemistry for his customers
PNC Bank - Anmar Suhail
By Dawn Wolfe
Now I get to work with business owners every day and help them grow their businesses.
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‘Resident geek’ makes car shopping easy
Briarwood Ford - Steve Betzhold
By Dawn Wolfe
“Despite the thinking 10 years ago that car sales were going to move totally online, the fact is that people want to come in and experience that new car smell and have the fun of test driving the vehicle before they make their final choice,”
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