Laser focus

The best time to start a business may be in the worst of times.

The recession had engulfed Southwest Florida when Jonathan Sigg started The Laser Lounge Spa in Estero in August 2009. Today, the company is franchising new locations, including its fifth location in Sarasota.

Sigg, a physicians' assistant, had moved with his wife, April, and two children 10 years ago during the boom years to a family condo in the area, easily landing good jobs at local hospitals.