This is the first time she ran a business herself. Then it went to referrals and built up from there. The industry itself is my network. Profit margin on sales ranges from 12 percent on up, depending on the product, she said. That's so very important.
Dignity is a real issue.
We want people to be able to hold their heads up. She deals with vendors and manufacturers, tests products, handles pricing, sales and does invoicing. Clients include private individuals, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers and other care-giving residential operations. Bortolus serves 89 facilities from Gainesville to Venice and inland to Lakeland. She is on the road much of the week, which also can include health fairs on weekends.