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When you look at a glass, how do you see it? Are you pouring out your glass or are you drinking from it?
Both actions are vital, but odds are the “drinking” part is a lot more satisfying than just looking at the glass. And so it is with how we rea…
Everyone desires that sacred, special place to relax and unwind outside. A place to retreat outdoors after spending the day in traffic rushing from one place to another, or being stuck in a cramped cubby inside a hermetically sealed office. Whether…
When homeowners consider remodeling, their budget becomes a major concern. But there is an option available which is becoming increasingly popular. It is called Redesign and it both affordable and accomplished with a minimal amount of time. A crede…
It’s time to put down the brightly colored grocery store ads and head to your local farmers’ market for a delightful day of shopping in the refreshing outdoors. There you will find a plethora of fresh picked, vine and tree-ripen fruits and vegetabl…
We all have family, friends, and even clients that we wish to celebrate or share in a special occasion so therefore gift giving is important part of our lives. But how do we justify these kind of extravagances when so many have so little? What are…
The ten most popular resolutions (a commitment that an individual makes to a project or the reforming of a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous) are:
1. Pay Off Debts
2. Save Money
3. Get a Better Job
4. E…
Although times are tough, now is the best time to grow market share for your product or service! Differentiate yourself from your competition with continual branding, prospecting & customer loyalty programs. In tough times, many companies elect to…
When the big one hits, will you be ready? A recent forecast found that sometime in the next three decades there is a 67 percent chance that the Greater Los Angeles area will experience a tremor of at least 6.7 – the same magnitude as the 1994 North…
Profile Information
- What is your name?
- Melinda Stone
- Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?
- Yes
- If you are in business, what is the name of your business?
- Welcome Express, Inc.
- Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?
- I was a satisfied customer (an advertiser) and when the founder retired, I bought it.
- Where is (will) your business located? (City and State)
- San Clemente, CA
- If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?
- http://www.WelcomeExpress.com
- How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?)
- Our company has been welcoming newcomers to Orange County since 1986. I've been involved since 2002.
- How many employees do you have, if any?
- 1-5
- What is your annual revenue?
- I choose not to disclose
- Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.
- 1. Welcoming Service for new residents
2. Relocation Guide (available for Licensing in other areas)
3. Online OrangeCountyResourceGuide.com
- How did you (or plan to) fund your business startup?
- Credit cards, personal savings, second mortgage, equity line of credit
- What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?
- Finding good sales people.
- What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?
- Yes, and we can help!
- What has been your biggest mistake?
- A few bad choices in hiring--nothing insurmountable.
- What has been your smartest move?
- Expansion of the original concept to include relocating families (as well as newcomers) and Online expansion with state-of-the-art websites.
- Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?
- Yes
- What is your email address?
- welcome@welcomexpress.net
Melinda just finished up a major deadline for Spring issue of www.HomeAtLastMagazine.com
Melinda Stone's Blog
Glass Half Full Or Half Empty
When you look at a glass, how do you see it? Are you pouring out your glass or are you drinking from it?
Both actions are vital, but odds are the “drinking” part is a lot more satisfying than just looking at the glass. And so it is with how we react to the current business climate. Are you pour… Continue
Posted on June 10, 2009 at 4:33pm —
Unwind in the Perfect Outdoor Space
Everyone desires that sacred, special place to relax and unwind outside. A place to retreat outdoors after spending the day in traffic rushing from one place to another, or being stuck in a cramped cubby inside a hermetically sealed office. Whether you have a small space… Continue
Posted on June 1, 2009 at 2:24pm —
Redo with a Redesign
When homeowners consider remodeling, their budget becomes a major concern. But there is an option available which is becoming increasingly popular. It is called Redesign and it both affordable and accomplished with a minimal amount of time. A credentialed interior redesi… Continue
Posted on May 26, 2009 at 12:30pm —
Freshness and Flavor at Farmers' Markets
It’s time to put down the brightly colored grocery store ads and head to your local farmers’ market for a delightful day of shopping in the refreshing outdoors. There you will find a plethora of fresh picked, vine and tree-ripen fruits and vegetables, grown by local farmers. Most i… Continue
Posted on May 12, 2009 at 9:06am —
Gifts With a Heart
We all have family, friends, and even clients that we wish to celebrate or share in a special occasion so therefore gift giving is important part of our lives. But how do we justify these kind of extravagances when so many have so little? What are we to do?
Practical gifts are never as c… Continue
Posted on May 6, 2009 at 1:00pm —
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