Kimberly West ⋅ Long Beach, CA Personality-Ville, Treasure Map to Life ⋅ 20 years experience

Hi Laura,

I would go work in an auto shop and observe all you can. Then you can see how things work, who comes in, and you can visualize the nail salon part. All this while getting paid. Keep in touch. I can help with other people skills. Good luck!
Kimberly West

ACP AdvisorNet Staff ⋅ New York, NY ⋅ 10 years experience

Hi Laura,

Thank you for your question!

I would suggest taking a look at our “Community” tab if you have not done so already. From there, you could click on the “Advisors” section. You could filter by industry and search for individuals with a background in both small business and the service industry. From there, you could directly message advisors and ask them specific questions that you have.

I hope this helps!

Best,
Alex

Robin Hicks ⋅ Naperville, IL BP ⋅ 41 years experience

Hi Laura,
Consider reaching out to Patrice Banks, founder of Girls Auto Clinic in Philly. Had the good fortune to have a brief meeting with her while working on a special project a couple of years ago. She's a dynamic and driven individual. Check out more at: https://www.girlsautoclinic.com/
Regards, Robin.

Robin Hicks ⋅ Naperville, IL BP ⋅ 41 years experience

Hi Laura,
Consider reaching out to Patrice Banks, founder of Girls Auto Clinic in Philly. Had the good fortune to have a brief meeting with her while working on a special project a couple of years ago. She's a dynamic and driven individual. Check out more at: https://www.girlsautoclinic.com/
Regards, Robin.

Richard Byrne ⋅ Hillsborough, NJ Intel Corporation ⋅ 53 years experience

google search for female owned parts distributor tacoma washington found several
identified as female owned :

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