Patch Picks: Innovative Businesses

Innovative companies fill a new market niche or create a new market through differentiated services.  A few years ago Takeout Taxi and online grocery stores that delivered were innovative services. Here are a few examples of the latest innovative companies:

• Total house care— sees your house as a complete unit “beginning in the foundation/basement and ending at the roof.” They offer preventative maintenance to ensure problems don’t develop resulting in repairs that can cost thousands of dollars. (In this way they differ from traditional contractors who address just one aspect of your house, such as the air conditioner, plumbing, or roof.) U.S. One offers a full range of services including kitchen, bathroom and basement remodeling, as well as general handyman services. To learn more call 301-309-0683.
• Healthy food for the four-legged members of the family— provides natural and organic dog and cat food. Their products allow you to serve natural and organic food to your pet. Pawlitics also offers birthday cakes and specially-baked treats. Call 301-947-PETS (7387).
• Rent some fun for your party— rents party equipment—carnival game booths, carnival wheels, moon bounces, dunk tanks, a sea of balls, cotton candy machines, popcorn carts and ice cream wagons. Like other party supply rental companies, Amusements Unlimited also rents tables and chairs. Rentals are by appointment only. Call 301-881-8520. 
• Gifts that taste as good as they look— offers fresh fruit and dipped fruit arrangements in shapes that replicate floral arrangements. Edible Arrangements combines the beauty of flowers offered by traditional florists with the great tasting treats available from gift basket providers. Call 301-230-4544.
• Help de-cluttering your space so you can find everything— provides customized, soothing, nonjudgmental home and office de-cluttering and organizing services. Unlike the traditional companies that install shelving for your closet, panty or garage, Just That Simple helps you decide what to keep and what to dispose of and then helps you store your items so you can find them quickly and easily. For more information or an appointment, call 202-726-8667.