Jon Ray owns and operates a house painting company in San Diego, California. Over the past decade and a half, he has created a reputation for his company, PaintGreen, as one that does quality work and provides amazing customer service throughout San Diego County. His company gets amazing reviews online, as well as many referrals from happy customers. Due to his company’s … [Read more...]
Emily Lund
Managing Editor
Thinking About a Minimalist Desk from Ikea? Here’s a Better Option.
Many people are big fans of IKEA furniture. Going to IKEA to shop for furniture is an experience all on its own. You can wander for hours to get ideas for decorating your home or office, get lunch at their café, and even have them watch your kids while you do so at some locations. Many small business owners—especially new business owners who our outfitting their first … [Read more...]
Want to Provide Customers with a Great Experience? Take Notes from This Long Beach Architect
Providing a great customer experience is something many small business owners struggle with. Small businesses typically have limited resources (including staff) and are often stretched thin just to keep their businesses afloat. As a result, customer experience matters are often put on the backburner due to more pressing demands. But what if providing a great customer … [Read more...]
Mark Grisafe of Grisafe Architecture in Long Beach on What it Takes to Succeed as an Architectural Design Firm
Businessing Magazine sat down with Mark Grisafe, the owner and head architect at Grisafe Architecture in Long Beach, California. Mark is not only a talented architect, but an astute businessman who is well respected in his community. We wanted to find out how Mark has managed to find success as a small business and how he sets his company apart in an industry that is often … [Read more...]
Think Again with Matt Grisafe of AV Programming Associates
This interview is part of the “Think Again” series, in which Businessing Magazine talks to small business owners about how their companies have evolved and how things don't always go as originally expected. In this interview, we asked Matt Grisafe of AV Programing Associates about how his business has grown and changed in the last 20 years. Tell Us a Little about Your … [Read more...]
Think Again with Dave Miles of VitalChurch Ministry
This interview is part of the “Think Again” series, in which Businessing Magazine talks to small business owners and nonprofit leaders about how their organizations have evolved and how things don't always go as originally expected. In this interview, we asked Dave Miles of VitalChurch Ministry about how his nonprofit has grown and changed since its founding in 1994. Tell Us a … [Read more...]
Think Again with Mitch Goodz of Good Sounds
This interview is part of the “Think Again” series, in which Businessing Magazine talks to small business owners about how their businesses have evolved and how things don't always go as originally expected. In this interview, we asked Mitch Goodz of Good Sounds in Newport Beach, California about how his company has grown and changed in his more than 40 years in the residential … [Read more...]
Think Again with Scott McKee of Scott McKee Construction
This interview is part of the “Think Again” series, in which Businessing Magazine talks to small business owners about how their businesses have evolved and how things don't always go as originally expected. In this interview, we asked Scott McKee of Scott McKee Construction in Mission Viejo, California about how his company has grown and changed in his more than 30 years as a … [Read more...]
How BM Windows, a San Diego Replacement Window Company, Uses Yelp Reviews to Their Advantage
Customer review websites, such as Yelp, can really make or break a small business. One scathing review can completely damage a company’s reputation, especially if that review shows up in the early days of the company. On the other hand, a string of positive reviews can give a new small business a much-needed boost in the marketplace. So many small businesses have limited … [Read more...]
Making the Complex Simple: The Key to This San Jose Replacement Window Company’s Success
There are many ways to be successful in business. You could offer a product or service that is more innovative than anything else available. You could offer your customers prices that are the lowest on the market. Or you could provide service that goes above and beyond that of your competitors. This isn’t an exhaustive list by any means, but these are a few of the main ways … [Read more...]
