Assisted by ASBTDC at Southern Arkansas University
Watson Opens Spa on Magnolia Square
No stranger to Magnolia, Christy Watson recently made a home on the Magnolia Square for her new salon and spa.
Bella Magnolia opened on October 28, 2017, and offers a wide variety of services, including hair styling, massage, skin care, and yoga classes.
Watson, a massage therapist, has been a resident of Magnolia for several years and loves the feel of the town. She had never owned her own business, instead working from the MRMC LifeSmart Center for several years. She knew she wanted her salon on the Square not only because it is a thriving area, but also because it is an integral part of the city.
Watson started working with her local Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Southern Arkansas University in May of 2017. She had a goal to be open by the end of the year.
The center was able to guide Watson through her business plan, assist in financial projections, and help with budgeting for the business.
“The ASBTDC made a huge difference in assisting me to focus on the business plan. I had ideas, but I wasn’t sure how to focus, and the ASBTDC was able to guide me in the right direction. Anything is possible when you align yourself with the right people, and if you dream it, you can make it happen. With the right people behind you and guiding you, you can make anything happen,” said Watson.
Along with a relaxing space for Watson to give massages, Bella Magnolia has booths for four hairstylists, a studio for a yoga instructor, and an office for a licensed esthetician.
She wants Bella Magnolia to be a place for people in and around the community to relax without worrying about the daily stresses of life.
Watson also partnered with another ASBTDC client, Artesana Soaps, to offer locally made quality bath and beauty products.
Bella Magnolia is located at 104 South Washington in Magnolia and can be reached at (870) 904-7128 or through its Facebook page, Bella Magnolia Salon & Spa.