Today we’d like to introduce you to Anna Stamps.
Hi Anna, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstories.
I was born and raised in Ukraine, into the family of a musician and a teacher. Married my husband and moved to the USA in 2006. We have two beautiful daughters, a dog, and a cat. Moved to San Antonio in 2013 and this city changed our lives. The idea to become a business owner belongs to my husband Rai Stamps. He had been researching and learning about franchise types of business models for years. I was pessimistic about the idea at the beginning, because of my life experiences in my motherland (Ukraine).
In Ukraine, it is very difficult to become a business owner if you don’t know the “right people” and don’t have a lot of cash. My husband had a strong belief in this business model that gave me confidence and opened my mind to new possibilities. We have been in business for 7 years, with ups and downs, making mistakes, and never stopping learning.
I am very happy to see our achievements and how much knowledge and experience we’ve gained during those times. I do believe that everything is possible, you just have to believe in it and work really hard for it!
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle-free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
It was not a smooth road! Everything was invested in the idea of owning a business, we downsized and lived long distances for 2 years, paid bills, and hoped that we made the right decision. Overcoming all obstacles and getting to the point where we are right now was not easy, but I can tell that everything that we went through, only made us stronger as a family and more successful as business owners.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about The UPS Store 1756?
We are an independently owned, women and veteran lead franchise that has been in business for 7 years. We are specializing in printing and shipping services, as well as mailbox, notarizing, shredding, laminating, every “ing” for your business needs.
Helping local small business owners while providing solutions to their business need is our specialty. We also provide graphic designing consolation services in person.
Additionally, we have staff that speaks multiple languages, such as Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian. Providing World Class Customer Service to each and every customer is our motto
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
I would definitely recommend joining any networking group for business owners. I personally belong to Alamo Business Club and feel that it has been a great boost for the business. Meeting people that think alike, sharing your ideas and goals.
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
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