Women in Printing -- Female Perspectives

"As partners, we paid off our debt in seven years—three years earlier than expected," Spalding proudly remarks. "In fact, the banks that once wouldn't take us seriously are now pursuing us."

From the beginning, being young and female affected Spalding and Eberle's ability to utilize conventional financing, they note. Had it not been for the faith the previous owners had in their ability to turn the business around, they admit Allegra Print & Imaging-East probably wouldn't be in business.