Saturday, April 08, 2006

Shortly after Around Midnight Pet Services officially opened for business (in May 2004), the owner, Crystal, was invited to speak to children in the Arlington County foster care system. Crystal worked as a child advocate for many years and welcomed the opportunity. She was one of three on a panel of professionals who were invited to speak about their profession. Many of the youth were fascinated by the idea that they could earn money pet sitting and dog walking. The highlight of the evening for Crystal was when she was briefly reunited with two children with whom she had previously worked. They were doing well.
Last month, Crystal was invited to speak to a group of women at the Bailey's Crossroads Shelter in Falls Church. The goal was for the women to meet and converse with a "real life" entrepreneur. Crystal spoke about why and how she started the business and the pluses and minuses of being your own boss.

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