Pennyborne Development is a Virtual Business Development firm and Growth Consultant. Our firm, headed by J. Barrington, began providing services in this field in 1990. Originally working in the banking and investments fields, I left a local bank, taking a job at a technical school in Southfield, Michigan, as a telemarketer. After seeing the students, I noticed that few were prepared for interviewing with potential employers after graduation. I decided to present a proposal to the administration, with demographics of potential employers in the area, and their expectations during a typical interview. The proposal also included skill development to cater to these needs. 

While the proposal was accepted, the institution decided to hire a Ph.D. holder to conduct the classes because I lacked a college degree. My decision, obviously, was to return to school to obtain my credentials. I eventually graduated from various local colleges and universities with 5 degrees. I even participated in an overseas program to attend the University of London, Cambridge, and The Royal College of Surgeons. 

Currently, having my MBA and MIS degrees, I head this firm, assisting individuals who want to start a business. Our firm also helps existing companies who want to expand their businesses through new opportunities. We work closely with our clients, researching opportunities, new markets, and alliances to accommodate their business needs. 

Our fees are negotiable, based on the time commitment and depth of the project because we recognize that we are often assisting the most vulnerable, as they navigate the development process.

This pandemic has taught us to maximize our income streams by investing in ourselves and our businesses. Working with entrepreneurs, my goal is always to encourage social and community equity. I want everyone to take control of their destiny and invest in their dreams.