Owner
Charleston, South Carolina Area
Started business from the ground up; Developed business plan, obtained financing, drafted plans for facility, managed construction, coordinated with lender and contractors, developed all branding (including logo, website, and social media), created company handbook, and hired staff.Operated the business; Oversaw day to day operations, managed social media, hired staff as needed, processed payroll, tracked accounting, performed HR duties, and maintained client relationships.Grew the business substantially; Despite opening at the start of COVID in 2020, the business was moderately profitable in 2021 and highly profitable in 2022. The Island Pawplex also achieved a stellar reputation, with a 4.9/5.0 rating on Google and 5.0/5.0 on Facebook and over 100 combined reviews between the two sites.Sold the business to a reputable national pet care company in November of 2022.