It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Ball-Eddleman-Mc Farland-House gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Fort Worth, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Trinity Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine or visit Hells Half Acre, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Fort Worth, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Fort Worth, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Fort Worth, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Texas volleyball returns to Fort Worth for the Shriners Children's Showdown at the Net, facing No. 4 Louisville after Kentucky vs. Pittsburgh.FORT WORTH, Texas — Longhorns are in Fort Worth. No, really. The Longhorns are in Fort Worth.No. 2-ranked Texas volleyball is back in Cowtown for the first time since 2023, but the former TCU foes are not here for the Horned Frogs. They're in town for the inaugural Shriners Children's Showdown at the Net.Dickies Arena will host a special one-night event on Wednesday ...
Texas volleyball returns to Fort Worth for the Shriners Children's Showdown at the Net, facing No. 4 Louisville after Kentucky vs. Pittsburgh.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Longhorns are in Fort Worth. No, really. The Longhorns are in Fort Worth.
No. 2-ranked Texas volleyball is back in Cowtown for the first time since 2023, but the former TCU foes are not here for the Horned Frogs. They're in town for the inaugural Shriners Children's Showdown at the Net.
Dickies Arena will host a special one-night event on Wednesday featuring four of the top 10-ranked teams in women's college volleyball.
No. 3 Kentucky and No. 6 Pittsburgh will lead off the doubleheader, followed by the Longhorns and No. 4 Louisville. Both matches will be televised nationally on ESPN.
"NCAA women's volleyball are some of the best women's athletes out there right now," asserted Texas sophomore Ayden Ames. "It's just awesome to see that this huge arena is being used for women's volleyball, and the platform and the stage just keep growing."
Texas true freshman Cari Spears echoed the sentiment: "Every year, records are getting broken for how many people are watching volleyball, how many fans are filling the seats... That exposure has helped us so much."
For Ames and Spears — both North Texas natives — it’s a homecoming of sorts.
Ames was a high school star at Prosper High School, where she earned the honor of Gatorade National Player of the Year.
"I'm so excited," Ames exclaimed. "It means the world to be back."
Spears, meanwhile, is from Frisco and was a TAPPS standout at Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano. If the last name sounds familiar, yes, she is the daughter of former Dallas Cowboy turned sports commentator Marcus Spears.
"I've been looking forward to it, since I heard that we were gonna play Louisville in [DFW]," Spears said.
Both Ames and Spears expect more than 30 friends and family to be in attendance on Wednesday night for their first collegiate match back in the DFW area.
If you want to see Longhorns volleyball play in person, the Showdown at the Net will be your only chance to do so this year.
Good morning, DFW. Here's what you need to know today.It's an autumn-like morning for much of Texas today due to low humidity. This continues to allow sunny and dry conditions for a good part of the state. The Rio Grande Valley will continue to have rain chances through the week.1. New York AG to intervene in Texas lawsuit over abortion pill accessNew York Attorney General Letitia James said she will intervene in a lawsuit brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over a doctor prescribing abortion pills to a T...
Good morning, DFW. Here's what you need to know today.
It's an autumn-like morning for much of Texas today due to low humidity. This continues to allow sunny and dry conditions for a good part of the state. The Rio Grande Valley will continue to have rain chances through the week.
1. New York AG to intervene in Texas lawsuit over abortion pill access
New York Attorney General Letitia James said she will intervene in a lawsuit brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over a doctor prescribing abortion pills to a Texas woman.
The legal saga started in December 2024 when Paxton sued a New York doctor in a Texas court for providing telehealth services to a Texas woman, accusing Dr. Margaret Daley Carpenter of prescribing abortion pills.
College football season is in full swing, and the Longhorns’ first home game was on Saturday. Students and local businesses alike were looking forward to it.
Whether it’s their first game or 20th, University of Texas at Austin students geared up for the first home game of the season.
Deep Ellum nightclub Rodeo Dallas is keeping its doors shut after a judge issued a temporary injunction. This happened hours before a restraining order that was keeping the bar closed was set to expire.
1. Supreme Court lifts restrictions on LA immigration stops set after agents swept up U.S. citizens
2. Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for now
3. Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll's $83.3 million defamation judgment against Trump
AP Player of the Week: Sawyer Robertson throws for 400 yards again to lead Baylor's comeback vs. SMU
Baylor's Sawyer Robertson brought the Bears back from a 14-point deficit with two of his four touchdown passes coming in the last six minutes of regulation, and the Bears went on to beat SMU 48-45 in two overtimes on the road.
New York dessert shop Chip City Cookies is moving into Texas, with McKinney first on the map, opening Sept. 19, 2025.Chip City sells generously-sized cookies that are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Options range from classic flavors like chocolate chip, confetti and s’mores to trendier ones made with Dubai chocolate or Mike’s Hot Honey.Chip City started in Queens in 2017, in a cramped storefront where customers would wait in line after being tempted by the latest flavor featured on Instagram.The c...
New York dessert shop Chip City Cookies is moving into Texas, with McKinney first on the map, opening Sept. 19, 2025.
Chip City sells generously-sized cookies that are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Options range from classic flavors like chocolate chip, confetti and s’mores to trendier ones made with Dubai chocolate or Mike’s Hot Honey.
Chip City started in Queens in 2017, in a cramped storefront where customers would wait in line after being tempted by the latest flavor featured on Instagram.
The company’s co-founders have grown the company to 50 addresses in the United States, from New York to New Jersey, Massachusetts, Illinois, Florida and more. Texas is their next focus.
“For a business like ours that’s looking to grow, it’s a good opportunity to penetrate a market like Texas,” said Peter Phillips, CEO of Chip City.
Phillips co-founded Chip City with Teddy Gailas, a friend since childhood. They’re partnering with Dallasite Igor Stevovic to grow the business in Texas. He’s their first and only franchisee.
“We have hundreds of inquiries in our inbox for franchising, and we have only signed one franchise deal,” Phillips said.
Stevovic and his wife Nikoleta Plavsic lived most of their life in Italy. Stevovic worked in supply chain management for McDonald’s in Italy and France, then grew Raising Cane’s and Shake Shack across the Middle East. They’re now raising kids in Dallas. Their first few Chip City Cookies will open in place of Zero Gradi, the Italian dessert shop that recently closed in McKinney, Frisco and downtown Dallas.
Stevovic said he was drawn to Chip City because Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer’s company Enlightened Hospitality invested $17.5 million in it.
The time is now for cookie companies, Stevovic said. And, indeed, after desserts like frozen yogurt and cupcakes had their heyday in the past two decades in Dallas, cookie shops like Crumbl, Insomnia and Dirty Dough are growing quickly now.
“We realized quickly that we had a product that translated well on social media, and we really leveraged it,” Phillips said of Chip City.
After Texas’ first Chip City Cookies opens Sept. 19 Phillips said the company will assess its footprint in Texas.
He believes Texas can sustain “north of 40″ locations. And then?
“I don’t have a specific number in mind,” the CEO said. But he’s thinking big.
“I’m sure we could support at least 500 stores across the U.S.”
Chip City Cookies is expected to open at 6650 Alma Road (in the District 121 development), McKinney, on Sept. 19, 2025. First 100 customers get a free cookie with purchase.
A “bistro, bocce and bowling” restaurant known for its brunch closed in Fort Worth on Monday, and a 66-year Haltom City hamburger landmark took a sudden break as upheaval continued among local restaurants.Pinstripes, 5001 Trailhead Bend Way in the Shops at Clearfork, closed after seven years in the busy shopping center in southwest Fort Worth.Clown Burger, an iconic Haltom City hamburger grill known for serving the same thin-style burgers since it opened in 1959, announced in mid-evening that co-owners Willis and Ma...
A “bistro, bocce and bowling” restaurant known for its brunch closed in Fort Worth on Monday, and a 66-year Haltom City hamburger landmark took a sudden break as upheaval continued among local restaurants.
Pinstripes, 5001 Trailhead Bend Way in the Shops at Clearfork, closed after seven years in the busy shopping center in southwest Fort Worth.
Clown Burger, an iconic Haltom City hamburger grill known for serving the same thin-style burgers since it opened in 1959, announced in mid-evening that co-owners Willis and Matthew Odell need a few days off to “get caught up.”
Ealrlier in the evening, part-owner Renee Medford posted in a Haltom City Facebook group that one of her business partners had seized the landmark restaurant, 5010 Stanley Keller Road.
Pinstripes, an Illinois-based restaurant, apparently closed several locations nationwide Monday as the company goes through Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
Eight Pinstripes locations remain, according to the website. That’s down from 18.
The entertainment venue was known for its Sunday and holiday brunch buffet. It becomes the first long-standing restaurant anchor to close in the Shops at Clearfork, although some concepts have been short-lived.
In Haltom City, Medford had been the most prominent partner in Clown Burger since Odell bought the restaurant two years ago from the founding Louthan family, which started it in 1959 nearby at 5512 E. Belknap St.
The small neighborhood restaurant near Haltom Road is known for old-time, thin-patty burgers, often stacked as a double or triple cheeseburger and served with the original hot dogs and fries.
“As you know, we have had difficult challenges the last few months,” Medford wrote, describing the dispute as “an unfortunate act between two business owners.”
She added: “I will be back so look for me NOT sure where.”
Odell wrote in an online message that “we will get it back going.” He said he also plans to reopen the 43-yeer-old Haltom Chinese Restaurant, 4616 Denton Highway.
The shakeups are the latest at a time when restaurants are squeezed between a labor shortage, rising food prices and a loss of customers as diners cut back on spending.
In Fort Worth, Cat City Grill, a steakhouse and bar, will close Sept. 28 at 1208 W. Magnolia Ave.
The closing was one of several in the Near Southside neighborhood, including Lili’s Bistro; Maiden, a fine-dining vegan restaurant; Vice Burger, a plant-based burger grill; and Brix Barbecue, a Texas Monthly state honorable-mention “best” on South Main Street.
Lockwood Distilling, a tasting room, also announced that it is moving from Magnolia Avenue to Garland.
The Lubbock-based Abuelo’s restaurants filed last week for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Three area locations remain open in Fort Worth, Arlington and Hurst.
Green’s Texas BBQ, a Euless food trailer that is the last remnant of the Green family’s award-winning North Main BBQ restaurant, will close Dec. 6 at 414 W. Euless Blvd.
FORT WORTH, Texas – In December of 2023, Mike and Amy LeBaron purchased 35-year independent printing business One Stop Printing. In their first full year in business operating as Minuteman Press in Fort Worth located at 2904 Cullen Street, Mike and Amy carried the legacy of the long-running business forward by building on existing client relationships and retaining a dedicated staff. As a result of a seamless transition and their hard work, Mike and Amy have joined the Minuteman Press International President’s Clu...
FORT WORTH, Texas – In December of 2023, Mike and Amy LeBaron purchased 35-year independent printing business One Stop Printing. In their first full year in business operating as Minuteman Press in Fort Worth located at 2904 Cullen Street, Mike and Amy carried the legacy of the long-running business forward by building on existing client relationships and retaining a dedicated staff. As a result of a seamless transition and their hard work, Mike and Amy have joined the Minuteman Press International President’s Club for amassing over $1 million in gross sales for the year ending 2024.
In the following interview, Mike and Amy share their journey to Minuteman Press as well as their insights on transitioning and operating the business, marketing strategies, and the importance of networking and referrals.
What does it mean to you to join the President’s Club?
“We’re standing on the broad shoulders of the previous owners, who built the business over 35 years. They bequeathed us a stellar roster of clients, then worked with us for months to ensure a smooth transition. We also inherited a great team, who basically kept the momentum going.”
What was your background before Minuteman Press?
“Amy had been at home raising our children, and Mike had worked in banking for 20 years. We had looked at various small business opportunities but were drawn to the print business because it would provide an outlet for Amy’s creative bent and it promised much more family-friendly hours than something like a roller skating rink or a restoration business – both of which we had considered! We decided on Minuteman Press because the previous owners of One Stop Printing had made a deal to transition the shop when they sold it.”
What has the training and support from Minuteman Press been like for you?
“Training during the first couple months was outstanding – our Regional Rep Erika St. Cere was in the shop every day. Taking over an existing business of this size, there was just so much to be trained in. Erika is a true subject matter expert and helped with nearly every aspect of coming up to speed in the new business. We couldn’t have made it without the participation of the sellers. They continued to participate in sales meetings, quoting jobs, training us, and doing large format installations for many months, and remain on-call to this day.”
How would you best describe your business community?
“The business community in Fort Worth is very local and tight knit. People are loyal to Fort Worth and the cowboy heritage here. Mike takes the lead in networking, participating in various organizations that bring together business and community leaders. He also does volunteer work like presenting at career day events throughout the school district. Amy focuses on our fantastic existing customers, growing and strengthening those relationships.”
What are your top 3 to 5 keys to your sales growth and success?
“We have recognized growth over the past 18 months since we bought the shop. We’ve benefited from great word-of-mouth marketing. Relationships with hospitality venues have been particularly great, as we receive referrals when they have out-of-town clients with print needs for an event. We’ve also had a lot of success expanding with existing clients.
We constantly talk with clients about other printable items they use in their business, so when a hotel client had problems with their existing vendors for logo cups or branded amenity kits, they reached out to us to solve the problem for them. We also comment on printed items in clients’ or potential clients’ spaces, like cut vinyl on the windows or embroidered shirts, to let them know we can provide those items in the future. Additionally, clients have told us that our ability and willingness to turn orders around next-day or even same-day have won us business and additional referrals.”
What are your marketing strategies for your business?
“Once you have 400+ active repeat clients, they account for a substantial volume of monthly business, and you can work through them to meet other clients and expand your business. Amy does a great job talking to existing clients about their additional print needs, offering apparel services to large format customers, print jobs to apparel customers, and so forth. We also do a lot of informal networking, asking about the print needs of anyone we talk to. For example, when Mike took our son to the go-kart track, he started a conversation with the owner about the fading banners on the fence, leading to a large banner purchase. Explaining our services to our dentist led to a huge vinyl and sign job during his expansion and remodel.”
What are your high-demand products/services and key growth areas?
“Our business is split well between digital print, some offset printing (we have a two-color press we use for some jobs), mailing, large format, promo, and apparel. Each of these areas is valuable for growth because a client of one product is often a great candidate for other products. We love to push the large format items because they’re big and visible, but we make inroads through all of our product lines. Having the breadth of product offerings is key to a strong sales pitch in all cases.”
What are the rewards of owning your business?
“It’s really fun running a business. Compared to working in banking, where he had partners who handled all aspects of HR, legal, sales, marketing, finance, accounting, and every other area outside his assigned square inch, Mike has really enjoyed being able to dive into all of those responsibilities. Amy loves being creative, learning all the machines in the shop, and delivering for clients in need.”
What advice would you give to other owners?
“Network, network, network. Talking to people about their print needs, you’ll find that nearly every business needs you in some way. And they probably know someone else who needs you, too. Also, build a strong team. Having the right people – people you can rely on – makes a world of difference.”
For more information on Mike and Amy’s Minuteman Press franchise in Fort Worth, Texas, visit https://minuteman.com/us/locations/tx/fort-worth22/
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