Client Success
Happy Paws
Have you found a place where they love your dog as much as you do? Look no further, Karine and Michael joined their passion for dogs with their desire to open a business to create Happy Paws. A five-star pet resort with amenities some of us would be envious of. They came to HBIF after identifying a need for a place to leave their dog where they could trust. HBIF assisted them with developing a business and marketing plan, obtaining a loan, business consulting, and providing a stimulus package. One year, and 1500 customers later, Karina and Michael stand as testament to the phrase: do what you love, love what you do. Next time you need to leave your four-legged loved ones with someone you trust, you know Happy Paws is the place to go.
Rinse Cleaners
Green is no longer just the color of your clothes. Rinse Cleaners has implemented state of the art Wet Cleaning technology which is cleaner and safer on the environment. As a viable alternative to dry cleaning, wet cleaning utilizes computer controlled washing machines, biodegradable soaps, and specialized pressing equipment. The master-mind behind this project is entrepreneur Juan C. A native of Venezuela who came to the United States 14 years ago in search of the American dream. Some would say he has found it, and HBIF was a catalyst for his success. For more than 12 years Juan has been working with HBIF, receiving help with business and marketing plans, presenting the idea to the bank, and obtaining the loan. Rinse Cleaners is a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to regular dry cleaning.
VIP Salon
Beauty is sweet at the hands of Dulce and her VIP Salon. Dulce began her work as an esthetician in a small crammed room of a beauty salon. Her work expanded to three salons and when she realized of the business opportunity she turned to HBIF for help. In spite of all the opposition and negative feedback Dulce had to face when starting the business, her perseverance and dedication have triumphed with the creation of VIP Salon. Mentoring her through the whole process, HBIF has helped Dulce with creating a business plan, accounting and the use of Quickbooks, and assistance to obtain a micro loan. Four years after opening its doors, VIP Salon is expanding faster than ever. Stay tuned for what is sure to be an exciting and promising future for this Hispanic entrepreneur.
Salsa 2 Go
Who says you need to go south of the border to get some good salsa? With a brand new location in the heart of the University of Central Florida, Salsa2Go is ready to feed students, faculty, and anyone who visits the university. The secret behind the salsa is a centuries old recipe filled with Mexican tradition that has been passed down generations to the owner, Mary Ann. She first came to HBIF in 2005 at which point HBIF provided her with 1on1 business counseling as well as assistance creating a marketing plan. Salsa2go prides itself on its Mexican heritage and invites you to get a taste of the real Mexico.
The Wine Barn
Enologist:\ ē-ˈnä-lə-jist\ noun- A person who knows the science of wine and wine making. Andres took this beautiful art and developed it into what is now The Wine Barn; a top of the line store offering only the best selection of wines from all across the globe. Specializing in boutique and artisan wines, he offers selections not found at your local store. Andres claims: “[that] for the same money, and almost always for less, you’ll derive far more pleasure—sensual, cerebral, even physical, from my selections.” He first came to HBIF looking for guidance on the appropriate business structure for him. This relationship developed into assistance with a business plan and helping Andres obtain a business loan. On your next dinning experience, stimulate your senses with a true and elegant (artisan) wine from The Wine Barn.
