Pillar to Post Debuts in Herndon

Anyone who has ever purchased a home can tell you that the investment is one of the biggest you will ever make. That’s why it’s crucial, as a buyer, to determine the condition of the house from foundation to roofbefore signing on the dotted line. Hiring a home inspector prior to the purchase ensures that any problems in the existing residence aren’t discovered once it’s too late, potentially saving unsuspecting buyers from spending thousands of dollars after the sale of the home.

Many local buyers and sellers alike are turning to Pillar To Post Professional Home Inspection, North America’s leading home inspection company. Herndon residents Eric Boll and his wife, Beth Riddick, are the entrepreneurs behind Herndon’s new Pillar To Post. The business opened earlier this month and services Fairfax, Arlington and Loudoun counties, as well as Alexandria and Fall Church... Read More.

Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2012

New economic indicator shows franchise industry growing stronger

Following a period of steady decline in the middle of last year, the franchise industry has been growing consistently stronger over the last six months, according to a new economic index designed to track the ebb and flow of franchises’ role in the economy.

“The economy is picking up, and that’s good for everyone,” Eric Boll, who opened a Pillar to Post home inspection franchise in Herndon earlier this month, said in an interview. “We’re doing initial marketing approaches for the business now, and the response has been pretty favorable from potential customers, so I think we picked a good time to get started.”... Read More.

Posted on Monday, March 26, 2012

New career rescues Annapolis man from burnout

Bruce Marlow spent his first career searching for smugglers in South America, testing weapons and traveling the world.

But his position changed and he was required to spend more time behind the desk than out on the field. So he opted for a second career, now filling his days visiting new homes and searching for leaks and structural damages. Now the 55-year-old Annapolis resident works as a home inspector, making him part of a growing field of baby boomers opting for second careers... Read More.

Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2012

Business News: Jazzercise donates to Laura’s House

JazzWithMe.com of Tustin made a year-end donation to Laura's House shelter for women and children. The donation includes $2,100 worth of complimentary Jazzercise classes and $400 in checks and cash from JazzWithMe customers.

Two tickets to the Michael Jackson "Immortal World" tour by Cirque du Soleil were donated by Karen Cawley and raffled off to raise money for Laura's House.

Jazzercise instructor and owner Shawn Masse delivered the donation to Laura's House in December. The group selects one charity each year for its donations.

Phil Adams of Tustin opened a home inspection company, Pillar to Post, on Dec. 1. The business is run out of Adams' childhood home in Tustin and is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. by appointment.
In 2007, Pillar to Post was named the leading home inspection company in North America by Entrepreneur Magazine's annual franchise rankings... Read More.

Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2012

He’s a survivor and entrepreneur

Orangeville resident Rob Sauve and wife Melanie opened their own Pillar to Post franchise last November 1st, serving the Halton Hills area as a comprehensive home inspection company.

Pillar to Post is a leader in home inspection for both the U.S.A. and Canada for anyone buying or selling a home.

Mr. Sauve, 42, is looking to the future of his new business with a positive attitude and forwardthinking outlook on his life, but it wasn’t always like that for him.

He was living on his own after the divorce of his parents when he was 17. Following the loss of his 18-year career due to downsizing, Mr. Sauve found himself motivated, and looking back on his time working construction with new hope for his future.

“I’ve always wanted to do something like this but I’ve just been struggling financially,” he said. “When I was young I had to get out on my own right away. At 17 years old I was on my own, so you fall into a path and whatever comes available is what you take and to start over it’s a big fear of doing something different.”... Read More.

Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2012