Every month we sit down with one of our amazing ABA members to get to know them a little better! We ask each member the same questions, providing an opportunity for our members to highlight the important work that they do in our communities. If you’re an ABA Member and would like to be considered for future Monthly Member Highlights, please reach out to us via email at info@altonbusinessassociation.com
Q: Tell us about your business?
A: Established in April 2021, as a natural progression of skilled trades and passion of 40+ years into a small business, small engines, demo, welding art. We offer tune ups on power equipment and handheld equipment including riding mowers and chainsaw and blade sharpening. Masonry, Excavation and more!
No truck? No Problem! We offer pickup and drop off services. Coming soon – Battery Charging!
Q: Tell us about yourself:
A: Bob is a 40+ year skilled tradesman who lives in New Durham with his wife, Wendi, and their two dogs, Biscuit and Darla. He loves his jeep, motorcycle, and snowmobile.
Q: How did your business get started?
A: Basically our commute was over an hour per day. There had to be a better way… When injury prevented Bob from working in the same capacity he started working from home, building a networking community, and building connections with the skilled trades in the surrounding Alton community.
Q: What has your relationship with the Alton Business Association done for you or your business?
A: The ABA has helped promote our business and networking to connect with others in the community. They have been instrumental in helping to get the word out. The ABA can help facilitate connections and add value.
Q: What do you value most about this community?
A: Collectively is it close knit but spread out, which is nice. We have been able to explore our beautiful area by working with others and visiting areas in the community that we may not have explored otherwise.
Q: Why did you want to open your business in this community?
A: We lived here, this is a better location and commute. It allowed us the flexibility to have life balance and spend time with our pups.
Q: What business accomplishment are you most proud of?
A: We are proud of the value we have added to our customers and to our community. Our commitment to quality and complete thoroughness of projects including explanation of how the job was completed and any follow-up maintenance.
Q: What does the future hold for you and your business?
A: We are paced to grow in our community in a sustainable way. We can hardly wait to see what the future holds!
Q: What is one piece of advice you wish you had as a new business member?
A: To build your own presence online aside of social media. Don’t take on unnecessary debt. Build connections into your community by utilizing your connecting organizations such as the Alton Business Association or your local Chamber of Commerce, SBDC, or SCORE organizations.
Q: How can people who want to learn more about you or your business get in touch with you?
A: We can be reached on our website at https://bosconh.com, or by calling us at 603-818-0712. Connect with us at ABA networking events.