When businesses open up, it’s expected they will endure financial losses in the first year. But what happens when the new business is forced to close down after two months of opening? Inspired Minds Arts Center in Buda has taken that hit, yet is finding new ways to persevere.

“When we closed our doors, I think that Susan and I were feeling lost and upset and like this might be the end,” said Sinéad Whiteside, co-owner of Inspired Minds. “But you can’t give up, we ha...