Benita on her business
Benita Kavanagh of Benita’s Hair Studio and Blow Dry Bar, Arklow How's business? It's getting busier, hopefully my new blowdry bar will bring extra footfall. Have you noticed any changes over the past six months? The town did quieten down a bit for a while but it's getting better now. Where did it all begin? I started hairdressing in Bri-Anns in 1995 and i opened
my own salon in 2000 and I've been here since then. Work/Life balance I have two kids. Ryan (10) and Lucy (4). I have a wonderful husband and parents that help me when I'm busy. Alan Sugar, Donald Trump or Bill Cullen? Bill Cullen. Best piece of advice you have ever received. Look after your customers because they are your bread and butter. How many hours do you work in an average week? I work part time so about 24. Pen and paper or iPad? Pen and paper. Favourite book The Bone Collector The toughest lesson you've learned in life. I should have learned to drive! What's the best way to win friends and influence people By treating people how you'd like to be treated yourself. Cats or dogs Dogs Movie you've watched more than once Shawshank Redemption Holiday destination? Florida Keep fit? Thats on my to do list. The last song to stick in your head was... Kodaline All I want. You learn more from failure than success. Agree or disagree. Agree. Any plans to retire? No, not yet anyway.