Dee Decimus Holmes, All Embracing Home Care

Dee is a passionate and dedicated entrepreneur, the owner of All Embracing Home Care, a professional in-home care company serving counties in North Dakota and Arizona. They specialize in providing customized medical and non-medical care for the aging community, individuals with disabilities and or individuals injured in an accident. Their goal is to help people live comfortably in surroundings which are familiar to them.

Opening six years ago, Dee started by receiving one-on-one no-cost consultations with SBA resource partners. From legal entity structure and understanding financial to preparing a business plan that was banker ready so she could request an SBA loan, Dee worked side by side with resource partners to start her business.

Dee’s business started out of her kitchen with just one employee, herself. After some boots on the ground marketing and perseverance, Dee went up to four clients serving just the Grand Forks area. Seven months later, Dee hired her first full time employee and supported 11 clients. Dee manages 170 employees and serves over 13 counties in North Dakota, 2 counties in Minnesota and 2 counties in Arizona. The rapid growth was fueled by strategic recruitment, a clear focus on organization culture, and the ability to adapt to increasing demands.

During the past six and a half years, the Small Business Administration resource partners including SCORE, the Veterans Business Outreach Center of the Dakotas, the Small Business Development Center, and the Women's Business Center has never left her side. They continue to provide mentorship, encouragement, and invaluable knowledge. Dee comments, “Without these resources, I would never be where I am today! I understand the value that SBA resource partners brings to our community and to small business owners. I am always referring numerous business owners and potential business owners to the SBA and their partners!