Hard work and luck help minority startups survive
Leslie Garcia could see a big problem developing shortly after she took ownership of East Bay Pizzeria in East Providence in August. When the former owner left, most of his customers went with him. So did the profits. Garcia, 29, of Providence, had no prior business experience, and neither did any of her relatives. So she relied on enthusiasm, walking the surrounding neighborhoods and visiting local businesses, meeting potential customers face to face.
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