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London Serving Slnuflvillc' Area R(‘.\'ill¢‘lll.\' Since 1975 FOR SALES‘G. SERVICE INFORMATION CALL 905-640-4588 Augusp2015 WHO WORK AT HOME A spotlight on female entrepreneurs TIM ROCHACEWICH 8. COMM. CLU, CH FC., CFP Insurance Company Representative Stouffville Free Press The new hobby led to the setting up of Bella Bonita Boutique in March 2012. Three years hence. Christine continues to custom-make accessories for little girls. like flower clips. headbands, korker bows and tutu bow holders. All this from home and with three children to raise. "Once I had my daughter. I made accessories for friends and family. My husband suggested that I should sell to other people too and look into having a booth at the strawberry festival. It was a good way to see if people liked what I was selling and to know if I should continue and grow my business I participated in my first strawberry festival in 2012." said Christine, Christine Voipe had always been a ‘girile girl'. So when she gave birth to two boys. she decided it was time to have a third â€"- and hoped for a girl. Her prayers were answered; she gave birth not only to a precious daughter but also a business. "I have two older boys named Leo and Marco and then became pregnant with my daughter Juliana. Once I found out it was a girl, I started making things for her so that when she was born, i would have a flower to go with every outfit. I started showing friends and family what i had been up to because I was so excited to have a girl after two boys." recalled the 28-yearvold Stouffville resident. The challenges of running a business from home are By Klnjal Dag" Shah Stouffville Free Press ' Whitchuchâ€"Stouffville's chief administrative officer Marc Pourvahidi insisted the Town is doing everything in its power to create a positiveenvironment for business to thrive in a recent address to the Whitchurch-Stouffville Chamber of Commerce. Speaking at the Meadowbrook Goll Club June 25. Mr. Pouryahidi said the Town's low tax rate. along with a steadily growing population make it an ideal place to do business. “Businesses are the backbone oi the Town". he said. “We,are convinced that business success wull ensure a high quality of life in WhitchurchStouffville." He said council and'Town stafi are con51d'ering all possibilities for enhancing Stouffville's Main Street shopping dls'trict. “Downtown Stoui‘fvilie is top of the agenda. The Town is open [or business. We are ready to help you." . ‘ When Christine Volpe had her third child she gave birth not only to a precious daughter but to a business as well. Town ‘O'pen for Business’ CAO Tells Chamber is finding time away to work. My work usually begins at 7:30 ln the evening when I put my three kids to bed. I had no experience running my own business and used to have a day job until my second son. Marco. was diagnosed with Williams Syndrome and we figured that my being at home would be best for him," said Christine, wholadded that while it is tough to have a home business. there are plenty of rewards too. “My biggest reward is that I am able to stay around my family and watch my kids grow up. There are also the wonderful customers We met. some of whom have become great friends. And all this while being able to stay at home with my family." .mapytas Christine soon found out “My biggest challenge Write to Kin/a} at kinjal.dagli@gmai/.com