By Jenny Callison
Enquirer Contributor

Learn all about small businesses

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS - Aspiring and new business owners can hit the books at a free seminar offered Feb. 6. The session is sponsored by the Northern Kentucky University Small Business Development Center and Fifth Third Bank of Northern Kentucky.

"Accounting and Financial Management" teaches an entrepreneur about bookkeeping, from setting up an accounting system to keeping records.

The session will be in room 461 of the BEP Center on the NKU campus. Registration is required.

For information call 859- 572-6524.

Service guarantees pizzas are paid for

BLUE ASH - Electronic check processor Back Office Solutions has introduced a new service for pizza restaurants.

The company, which specializes in electronic check recovery, unveiled its 100 Percent Pizza Guarantee Program. Under the program, Back Office Solutions guarantees all checks of $50 or less with a home phone number and valid driver's license number written on the check. The program also includes consolidated returns, a service in which returned checks are automatically redirected to banks that charge a lower returned-check fee.

BOS owner April Dimig said that the combination of the check guarantee and consolidated returns would virtually eliminate returned-check losses for participating companies. BOS makes its money from state-authorized fees it charges the bad check writer.

The company is at 9403 Kenwood Road, Suite C203.

For information call 794-0927.

Happy Belly wants to keep you filled

CHEVIOT - A new sandwich shop here prides itself on good food, big portions, reasonable prices and friendly service.

Karen League is the owner of Happy Belly, 3408 Harrison Ave. at North Bend. The eatery's sandwich menu includes pulled pork, home made meatball, meatloaf, Italian sausage and chicken salad sandwiches; steak hoagies, baked chicken wraps and grilled steak wraps.

"We offer dine-in and carryout or free delivery with a $10 minimum order," League said.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.

For information call 919-4900.

Eatery aims for sense of community

WEST CHESTER - A new casual eatery aims to provide a sense of community as well as hearty fare.

The Naked Turtle Pub, at 9292 Cincinnati-Columbus Road, is owned and operated by Bill Montgomery, his daughter Katie Montgomery, and his son Isaac.

"We opened with the hope of becoming a part of the local community as a great neighborhood family pub, a comfortable place for local business people to grab lunch or appetizers after work, and a place where the whole family can come and grab a great meal in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere," said Isaac Montgomery.

The pub's menu includes hamburgers, deli sandwiches, ribs, and a range of appetizers.

A full bar offers eight beers on tap and bottled beer. There is live music on Tuesday and Saturday, karaoke on Thursday and Friday.

Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Friday, and noon to 2:30 a.m. Saturday.

For information call 779-1566.

Szechaun House now Rong Tan's

WITHAMSVILLE - The Szechuan House has become Rong Tan's Bistro and Lounge.

Owners of the Chinese restaurant have renovated the space at 606 Ohio Pike, adding a full-service bar and TV lounge, as well as a lounge that features live entertainment on the weekends.

Rong Tan's is open for lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday.

Carryout orders are available for pickup or delivery.

For information call 752-1907.

Signs of all kinds offered in Colerain

COLERAIN TWP. - A new family business provides graphic and sign services to other small businesses.

Fastsigns sign and graphic center opened Jan. 5 at 3111 Galbraith Road, at Galbraith and Colerain Avenue. It is owned by James and Virginia "Rosie" Brown and their son Chris. James Brown has more than 30 years' experience in the print and graphics field. His wife will be customer service representative, while Chris Brown will manage the store.

The Browns, who live in the township, like the idea of becoming part of the local business community. And with James Brown's professional experience combined with Chris Brown's recent Fastsigns corporate training, they believe they have chosen a field with good potential.

The store can produce vehicle graphics and point-of-purchase displays as well.

Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday; Saturdays by appointment. The new store is part of an international network that is headquartered in Dallas.

For information call 931-3000.

E-mail jcallison@zoomtown.com or fax 564-6991 with openings, expansions and other news about neighborhood businesses.