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PERIMETER BUSINESS SPECIAL Randy Dempsey, once a home beer brewer, stirs boiling grain in the mashtun in Sandy Springs. and life's too short." She said the business exceed ed her expectations, with more than 100 retailers carrying Natu- rAlmond. Her husband helps out while keeping his day job as an at torney. Her product also has person al significance. She grew up eat ing it. Her 96-year-old grandfather, who lives in California, taught her the almond butter recipe two years ago. "I personally love to cook, love to entertain," Foster said. "I'm pas sionate about food and healthy life styles, and this product fits within everything I believe." Peter Rassel, a business consul tant at Georgia State University Small Business Development Cen ter, said success varies: 50 percent of the businesses he helped nur ture are still open after five years, the survival benchmark for young companies. About 25 percent of the businesses close. The rest struggle, their owners unwilling to concede their life's work might be their big gest mistake. "A lot of it is because they've invested so much time and en ergy into it," Rassel said. "They don't want to admit that they were wrong." Myers knows what Rassel means. At this stage in her com pany's life, every decision matters and any mistake could be devastat ing. "I always question every deci sion I make. I am not afraid to hear feedback," Myers said. "I don't mind that. I don't mind being wrong. I would rather have a suc cessful company than to be right." \ Read all of our editions online Brookhaven Reporter Buckhead Reporter Dunwoody Reporter Sandy Springs Reporter ReporterNewspapers.net V ) There’s no obligation to buy Lyric after you try it - so there’s no risk to seeing how many ways Lyric can change your life. ■Srajl Audiological 111] CoNSULTANTS °f EXflffll Atlanta “Since 1983 ” You Could Be Hearing From Us. Don’t wait. Schedule your Lyric consultation today. BUCKHEAD SANDY SPRINGS ROSWELL MARIETTA DULUTH (404) 351-4114 (404) 256-5194 (678) 461-6366 (678)560-0011 (770)476-3005 www.audiocousu1t.com Helena Solodar, Au.D. Kadyn Williams, Au.D. GR1EE1N (770) 229-6666 individual patient needs may vary. **Lyric is water resistant, not waterproof, and should not be completely submerged under water. fProfessional fees may apply. Annual subscription begins the first day of trial. Lyric is not appropriate for all patients. See a Lyric Provider to determine if Lyric is right for you. Lyric, Distributed by Phonak, LLC ©2012 All rights reserved. MS020819 NEW870 Lyric, the world’s first and only 100% invisible, 24/7 wearable, sweat- proof, shower-proof, for-months-at-a-time’ hearing device can Test Drive tor 14 Days! \ i y - 4 ti> www.ReporterNewspapers.net | FEB. 22 —MARCH 7, 2013 | 13
