Tucked in a small neighborhood in Marblehead sits, quite literally, a little store where locals can bring their wine and sit down for a freshly made plate of pasta. The Little Store on Green Street was once a convenience store mainly selling subs and other goods. In January 2020, The Little Store that Marblehead locals know today opened its doors introducing a new version … [Read more...] about Business of the Week: The Little Store
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Business of the Week: Mookie’s at Mugford
A long-time dream for Laetitia Ferguson came to life when she opened the doors to a cozy coffee shop people know as Mookie's at Mugford. The dream came true five years ago in 2019 when a friend of Ferguson's mentioned to her that the location Mookie's now stands at today was up for sale. “If not now, then when?" Ferguson said. Ferguson was a teacher for 13 years prior … [Read more...] about Business of the Week: Mookie’s at Mugford
Harbor Haulers put work ethic first
The Harbor Haulers' origin story is a rather simple one. When 17-year-old Marblehead High rising senior Ryan Duggan’s family bought a truck from their neighbor, he and Jacob Bourne, a lifelong friend of the same age and grade, were quickly inspired to utilize their newly-acquired driving privileges to start a business with it. Shortly after the pair created a website, word of … [Read more...] about Harbor Haulers put work ethic first
Tom Strachan is a Service Buddy to small businesses
A small business helping other small businesses grow and thrive. That’s what Marblehead resident Tom Strachan envisioned during his time working at a small equity office in Texas, when he decided he wanted to become an entrepreneur. Now, that vision has become a reality with the launch of his company, Service Buddy, a management software that serves tradespeople and … [Read more...] about Tom Strachan is a Service Buddy to small businesses
10 years in and still thriving
It’s all good things to talk about when it comes to Seaside Allure, a small boutique on Pleasant Street that offers trendy and personalized items. While many businesses are closing their doors, Seaside Allure will celebrate its 10th anniversary in July in full bloom. “I really try to study the trends in the marketplace, because there's definitely demand for what's … [Read more...] about 10 years in and still thriving