Name of Business: Forest Pine Apartments
Published 12:00 am Thursday, April 17, 2008
Address: 201 Forest Pine Road, Franklin
Phone number: 562-2005
Operating Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
E-mail address: manager@forestpineapts.com
Nature of Business: Multi-family housing/apartments for rent
Principle owner/manager and title: Will Cochrane, manager
Year Founded: Before I was born. Probably early 1960s
Number of employees: 5 (including manager)
How’s business: Good
One thing you wish everyone knew about your business: We’re always looking for (prospective residents) qualified applicants to serve.
Something you offer that a customer won’t find elsewhere: A hard-working, dedicated staff of professionals
Advice to young entrepreneurs: Finish your education as soon as possible and always look for ways to improve yourself.
Your first job: Busboy and working in my dad’s citrus groves in Florida.
Your role model (in business or in life generally): My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Wonderful Counselor.
The key to a successful business is: Customer service (with a smile).