Business Q&A: On the Barre Dance Studio

Dancing its way through Norton since 2003.

On the Barre opened its door in 2003. Celebrating a decade of dance, On the Barre has since changed ownership in January of 2012. Owner Beth Berman is a former instructor and office manager at On the Barre and additionally was a student of former owner, Angela Beyer. To learn more about this dance studio, read the question and answer below: What is one thing people might not know about your business? One thing people might not know is that we are celebrating our 10th year in business! While many changes have happened over the last decade, our love for dance is still the same! How has the economy affected you in the past year? I believe the economy has not necessarily affected the business negatively, but definitely differently. I think …

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Business Q&A: The Best Sandwich Shop

Learn more about your neighborhood sandwich shop!

Best Sandwich Shop is located in the Great Woods plaza located near the Comcast Center. It proudly serves Boar's Head deli products by the pound or in freshly made sandwiches. It also features an ever-changing soup of the day and side dishes, such as coleslaw, macaroni salad and potato salad. Learn more about this sandwich shop in the Q&A with owner Mike Sweny below: What is one thing people might not know about your business? Boars Head Deli Meats are the healthy choice! How has the economy affected you in the past year? Like us all, the economy has had a huge negative impact on our business. What is your busiest time of day and day of the week? Normally, Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. What is your most popular item or …

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Business Q&A: L.A. Express

Learn more about this unisex salon from owner Lisa Areniello.

New to Norton, L.A. Express is a full service unisex salon. Some services include custom hair styling, straightening, coloring, extensions, perms, highlights, facial waxing, manicures and pedicures. To learn more about this business, read the following Q&A with owner Lisa Areniello. What is one thing people might not know about your business? The one thing people may not know about our business is we are a Paul Mitchell Focus Salon, which means we are trained and certified by the Paul Mitchell team of educators. You don't have to sacrifice convenience for quality. We offer great prices, convenient hours, and we work together as a team, so you can visit the same stylist over and over or visit a different one every time. You can always count…

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Small Business Caucus Reminds Communities to Shop Local This Weekend

Small Business Weekend is intended to recognize the integral role small businesses play in shaping our economy and encourage shopping at local businesses on “Main Street.”

State Representatives Jay Barrows (R-Mansfield), Stephen Howitt (R-Seekonk) and Betty Poirier (R-Attleboro) - members of the Small Business Caucus - are reminding local business owners and shoppers that as of 2011 the first weekend after Thanksgiving has been declared Small Business Weekend in Massachusetts. Barrows, Howitt and Poirier were pleased to co-sponsor the House Resolution establishing the Small Business Weekend. The resolution is intended to recognize the integral role small businesses play in shaping our economy, commend the positive impacts of small business in our communities, and to encourage shopping at local businesses on “Main Street.” Not only are three out of every four jobs in Massachusetts created by small business, …

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Share Your Small Business Saturday Deals with Patch

Norton Patch is compiling a list of Small Business Saturday deals. Share yours here.

Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses their community thrives on. This year, Norton Patch is putting together a list of local Small Business Saturday deals. If you are a small business owner, leave your deal in the comments section below, and it will be added to the list. You can also email your deal to norton@patch.com or send a message on Facebook. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue …

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Business Q&A: Great Woods Glass Art

Learn what it takes to sustain a stained glass business.

Owner and artist Nancy K. Pimental says that her shop has the largest selection of stained glass supplies in New England. It always stocks grinders, glastar, gryphon and inland. They have over 1,000 colors of stained glass to choose from. It also offers glass fusing supplies and classes to learn the "how-to" of stained glass making. She also does new stained glass windows for churches and homes and sells gift items, such as suncatchers and window panels. The store is showcasing an "artist of the month" with their stained glass works to showcase local talent. For more on Pimental and her shop, read the Q&A below: What is one thing people might not know about your business? One thing people may not know about Great Woods Glass Art is that it…

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