Open for Business

April Turner started UTurn Studios LLC on April 10. Turner photographs pets in the pet’s home or in a setting comfortable to the pet, such as a park. Her subjects range from rabbits to horses, she said, adding that she also takes pictures of animal events. “If a pet can do it, we can photograph it,” said Turner, who charges a standard $50 sitting fee, along with other applicable fees. Turner works by appointment. Phone: (417) 844-6620.

Animaroo.com

Dawn Strobel and Kevin Hiller opened Animaroo.com on Feb. 5. People can buy and sell pets on their Web site, which has been under development for two years. Located in the Woodruff Building, 333 Park Central East, Ste. 317, Strobel and Hiller charge $15 for a 90-day classified listing. They currently facilitate the selling of dogs, horses, alpacas and llamas, with plans to add cats and reptiles for sale in the fall. Hours: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Phone: (417) 865-4939.

Prepair LLC

Jim and Janie Rogers opened Prepair LLC on Feb. 20 at 1050 E. Walnut St. They offer home inspection, preventative maintenance and handyman services. Jim Rogers said the business is named “Prepair” and not “Prepare” based on their slogan: “Don’t repair, prepair.” Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday and on call. Phone: (417) 869-0100.

Forever Green Lawn & Pest Control

Mike Compton moved Forever Green Lawn & Pest Control Inc. on Feb. 1 from Florida to Branson. Compton works from his home and offers full-service pest control services, including rodent and snake extermination. Hours: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Phone: (417) 337-8664.

Contact Cory Smith with your Open for Business submissions. He may be reached by e-mail, by fax at (417) 799-0603 or by phone at (417) 831-3238.