Small Business Q&A: Salon Anastasia

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.