Business & Tech
Small Business Q&A: Salon Anastasia
Owner Anastasia Ragland shares what it is like to run a hair salon.
Acworth Patch contributor April Zlotnik talked with Anastasia Ragland, owner of .
Acworth Patch: What's the hardest thing about being a small-business owner in Acworth?
Anastasia Ragland: I have to wear so many hats. When you are a small business owner you cover all job descriptions.
Acworth Patch: What's the best thing about your job?
Ragland: I get to communicate with the community.
Acworth Patch: What is the best thing about Acworth?
Ragland: It is a good place to raise a family. I’m not originally from here, but I do raise my family here.
Acworth Patch: Why did you choose to open up your business in Acworth?
Ragland: It was kind of random actually. I didn’t really intend to be here. My husband came to Acworth and I followed him.
Acworth Patch: Why did you pick this particular kind of business?
Ragland: We used to have a salon in Manhattan and we moved here because we had children. I chose this industry because I was going in to art school and I thought I would have good skills for it.
Acworth Patch: What are some of the services you offer that people don't know about?
Ragland: We do facial waxing and periodically we do free yoga classes. It is posted on my Facebook fan page.
Acworth Patch: Is there anything else you would like to share about your business?
Ragland: We have been here for 17 years.