Open for Business: Cutting Image LLC

Cutting Image LLC
After graduating from Springfield’s Academy of Hair Design, Anthony Woodrow opened Cutting Image LLC on June 4 at 3035 E. Sunshine St. Woodrow invested $4,500 of savings to start the salon, which provides hair services for men, women and children. Services include $10 haircuts, $20 shaves, $45 for hair coloring and an additional $6 for a wash and styling. Woodrow employs one staff member, who specializes in manicures. Hours: 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Phone: (417) 619-6886.

Exquisite Auto Care
After several years of working at Auto Magic, including a stint in management, Austin Bond opened Exquisite Auto Care on May 21. The Springfield-based mobile business details vehicles, boats and motorcycles. Bond, who is the sole employee, said he drives a van with equipment to detail vehicles at a location agreed upon with the customer. Basic services include a hand wash for $20; a wash, vacuum and window cleaning for $35; and wash and wax for $60. He said detailing packages with interior cleaning, polishing and carpet shampooing are priced at $40 to $60. Additional charges might apply based on the size or condition of vehicles, he said. Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday. Phone: (417) 496-7908. Web: ExquisiteAutoCare.com

Hungry417.com
Chad Boschert launched food search engine Hungry417.com on March 18. Boschert said the business posts active restaurant specials each day, searchable by cuisine, location and newly posted deals. A former software developer for PaperWise Inc. and Associated Electric Cooperative Inc., Boschert said he personally developed the site and spent about $8,000 in startup costs, including legal and insurance fees. He said nearly 20 restaurants, including Nonna’s Italian American Café, Jin’s Korean, Farmers Gastropub and Café Roswitha, have signed on to post their daily specials. There is currently no fee structure for restaurants or consumers. Boschert said he’s building an audience of users and plans to apply usage fees at a later date. Hours: 24 hours daily. Phone: (417) 693-8123.

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