July 10 this year marked the 15th year anniversary of when I started my business, then known simply as Pilates Proactive. It has caused me to reflect on where it all began, given we are on the precipice of launching ourselves into establishing a fourth practice in St Peters in a couple of weeks’ time.
The PPP Story
July 10 this year will mark the 16th year anniversary of when I started my business, then known simply as Pilates Proactive. It’s been a huge ride to date; mostly fun, satisfying and inspiring to say the least, but as with all small business owners, there have been times where I had contemplated the simpler path of working for someone else. During these 16 years, I have experienced many personal highs and lows, thankfully mostly good things, and these have been significant in how the business has grown.
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