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Profile of South Glastonbury Wreath Company

Owners of Designs by T Squared talk about running a small business in Glastonbury.

Business: Designs By T Squared
Owners: Alycia Trites and Patty Truglia
Address: South Glastonbury,CT

How did you come up with the name?
My mom and I both have last names that end in T, and we design the wreaths ourselves.

Why choose that location? Why start a business in this town?
We are also located on fb and Instragram.

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Briefly, what business are you in?
Wreaths to dress your doors.

What’s the most difficult moment or challenge you’ve faced as a business owner?
Deciding the what to charge.

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Were there any challenges that made you second guess your decision to be an entrepreneur?
No

What’s been your favorite moment or proudest achievement since opening?
The moment you make your first sale and when that person becomes a repeat customer

What’s the most innovative idea your employees or customers have had that you put into practice?
Floral wreaths, the hardest to design.

How do you deal with difficult customers?
Smile, smile.

How does your business give back or get involved in the community?
We donate wreaths to local charities.

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