Bark Busters
Bark Busters, a global dog-training company, opened Feb. 1 at 908 Breann Court in Nixa. The in-home training course is designed to teach dogs appropriate behavior by body language and voice command. Owner Stan Murray, who holds the franchise for southwest Missouri and the Tulsa, Okla., area, said the average franchise cost is $50,000 and includes training at the national center in Denver. Bark Busters was founded in 1989 in Australia, and there are now more than 250 U.S. franchises. Murray, a former medical manager with Skaggs Regional Medical Center, said the average cost for a package - which includes a two-hour training session, owner education, phone support and a lifetime guarantee that the dog will continue the learned behavior - runs approximately $425. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 300-9772.
Geeks-In-Route Midwest
Geeks-In-Route Midwest, a division of Florida-based Geeks-In-Route Inc., opened April 10 at 2733 E. Portland St. Franchise owners William and Jennifer Hungerford operate the home-based business with one technician. The company provides on-site computer services for individuals and businesses, including desktop and laptop repair, virus and spyware removal, and networking. According to www.geeks-in-route.com, technicians have three years of experience, are A+ and Microsoft certified, and have undergone criminal background checks. Hourly rates range from $80 for residences to $130 for businesses with servers. William Hungerford has 15 years of computer experience, including seven years as an information technology project manager with Wyndham Vacation Resorts. Geeks-In-Route Midwest provides 24/7 service. Phone: (866) 661-4335.
TCS Consultants LLC
TCS Consultants LLC opened Jan. 5 at 315 W. Commercial St., Ste. 200. TCS Consultants offers recruitment for management, engineering, information technology and skilled-trades personnel. The company is owned by Timothy Clegg, of Tulsa, Okla., and Christopher Snider, of Cape Girardeau. David Odom manages the Springfield office after spending several years in marketing in Louisiana. The firm also operates offices in Tulsa and Cape Girardeau, and works with recruiters in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 459-9996.
Compiled by Barbara Burgess. Springfield Business Journal brings you new businesses each week. Send business info by fax to (417) 799-0603 or by e-mail to sbj@sbj.net.
