my econ project about local business

1. An Exploration into the world of the SMALL BUSINESS MAN/WOMAN

2. Paw and Claw Pet Palace34 West Villard StreetDickinson, ND 58601-5118(701) 225-3178 History: Opened in 1978 in old Elks building Moved to present location in 1981 Jessie Lemieux Position: Co-Owner/Manager Been working there her whole life Business began by her parents

3. P & C P: Marketing Newspaper Ads Online (Consolidated listings, etc) A website in the works Target Customers: Pet Owners Kids who drag their parents in

4. Paw & Claw Palace Business They sell a LOT of fish Cats, Dogs, Snakes, etc. About 100 a month Grooming (nail trimming, maintain tanks etc) Boarding

5. Paw & Claw Employee Stats Only 2 ‘Employees’ The Co-Owners Jessie and her Mother Work Mon – Satand Sunday they clean and do maintenance. 60-70 Hours a Week Jessie has a B.A. in Business

6. Crossroad Hobbies 1173 3rd Ave W # 14Dickinson, ND 58601-3852(701) 483-5885 History: Opened in November, 2006 T-Rex Plaza Todd . . . Heuk . . . Hak . . . Halk HANDWRITING RYAN Owner

7. Crossroad Hobbies Doesn’t do advertizing Frequent Flier Miles Regulars get automatic discounts Target Audience: Anyone who games All ages

8. Crossroad Hobbies Employee Stats On part time employee: Dave  Todd, the manager, works a good 60 hours a week 6 days a week, 9-5 Work at home too Hasn’t paid himself in 3 years After the Economy crashed – eliminate debt first Education Requirement Reading and Writing Love of Games – Walk the Walk

9. Expresso389 15th St W # BDickinson, ND 58601-3017(701) 227-4841 History Opened in Mall in 1996 Moved to present location in October 1998 David Sims Owner

10. Expresso Advertising: Supplement to newspapers that goes to Hotels. Magnets, Bumper Stickers Some television and radio ads Target Customers: Coffee Drinkers “People who like good things.”

11. Expresso Unique Services: Increeeeedibly good coffe/tea/smoothies Conversation Occasionally runs drinks to regulars Call-In to order Greeting Cards, Expresso Beans, Teas

12. Expresso – Employee Stats No other employees Got tired of training people then having them quit a few months later