Automotive center returns to Ballou Park in Danville [Danville Register & Bee, Va.]
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Longtime customers had asked if Russell would open his own automotive repair business. Russell worked for
Russell sought the help of
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"Our true and faithful customers were extremely glad," Russell said.
While the business volume so far isn't as high as it was, the shop also doesn't have corporate overhead to worry about, he said. Owning a business is a different kind of stress than working for a corporate employer, but Russell likes being aware of what's going on.
Yet, he warns others it might not be as easy to open a business as they think. Securing financing and satisfying different entities were the hardest parts in the current economic climate. Business owners also need to manage paperwork, insurance and taxes, he said.
"You're going to spend some money before you put that key in the door and open for business," Russell said.
His plan to keep and gain customers is to provide quality service that leads to good word of mouth referrals.
"We're honest guys," Russell said. "We'll give you an honest opinion."
He is also honoring the lifetime alignment service to customers who have receipts for buying it at the
As a local business owner, he advocates for residents buying local. He used Danville Paint & Supply to refresh the store's look and is offering financing to customers through Springleaf on
"It's convenient," Trivers said, adding she doesn't need to cross the river.
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