For some, family businesses mean spending more quality time with their families, financial freedom and so much more while for others it feels like a prison sentence. There are so many pros and cons, positives and negatives and so we wanted to create a space for folks who have experiences with family businesses to discuss the pros and cons.

Michael De Los Santos

Family businesses are important. I don’t just say that because I have a family business either. To me a family business means passion, and I want to work with and support businesses that have passion behind them. The families that run these businesses are a vital part of the local community and supporting them, means you are also supporting the community around you more than if you shopped only at large retail locations or use the services of large non local businesses. Read more>>

Verbal Slick

Some say family and business doesn’t mix. Through dedication and hard work we have discovered and more importantly, appreciated the ingredients that create our unique palette of talents. Although working closely together has presented its fair share of challenges, we’ve relied on the fundamentals of mutual respect, understanding and teamwork. Read more>>

Miyosha and Jacie Weston

What we bring is a family environment to this industry and about 99% of our customers feel welcome like family or close friends when they walk threw our doors.. Read more>>

Valerie Shinn

Growing up I watched my dad carry on his parents small business. As little girl I loved going to the shop, and always wanted to help at the register, and play office. What started as a small plant shop owned by my grandparents, had turned into a succesful landscaping business which he still owns and runs today. Read more>>