Entrepreneurs

The adage is that you can’t go home again, but sometimes you can go back to a former business. Laura Boshell is proof of that. Boshell started her cleaning business in 2011 but eventually put it aside to focus on other priorities, such as raising her children. She recently relaunched the business and changed its primary service. Boshell originally launched Gleam Clean Services of Augusta, LLC as a side business to clean rental homes after tenants moved out and prepare homes to go on the market, but she said it

With help from ADP, Augusta University’s Hull College of Business has developed a training program designed to prepare female students for future business leadership roles. The College’s Women’s Leadership Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. The deadline to apply is Saturday, April 30, and each participant receives a $1,000 scholarship. The Academy recently completed its third year. “While it’s primarily for business students, it’s open to all female undergraduate students at AU,” said Dean Rick Franza. “We’re looking for women with well-rounded skills.” To be eligible,

Dapper & Co. made the best of a bad situation for themselves and others The pandemic was hard on many local businesses and sadly, some didn’t survive. But others made it through that unsettled period and are still alive. Over the next several weeks we’ll look at their stories and what made the difference for them. Daryl “Dapper” Rolle is the perfect example of the old saying, “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” Rolle, the owner of Dapper & Co. men’s grooming lounge, used the two months his business