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The New England Collective An interview with Tracy Wright on local entrepreneurship 1. What inspired you want to start this business? We started this business as we wanted to create a space where small creative businesses could have the opportunity to break into the retail market. Rent is a huge cost and most people cannot commit to a commercial lease and the time it takes to run a business.
3. Do you think being a woman in this specific industry is harder or easier than it is for men? There are generally more women in retail than men so I actually feel that we have the advantage here. We are not opposed to employing men in the business as they would offer a different dynamic. I do, however, think in our type of By starting the business, we business, being a women can provided a space for many be an advantage as people local creatives to build coming into the shop often their business and want to chat, sometimes increase their financial a b o u t q u i te p e r s o n a l input into their matters, and they may not It meant that they households. Most of our be as comfortable doing felt they were makers were mums, so this with a male. making a valued this increase in income contribution to their was a great boost to 4. Would you recommend them both personall y to others to start their families which is so and professiona ll y. It own business? important for their meant that they felt they I would definitel y self esteem were making a valued recommend it to anyone contribution to their who is self motivated and is families which is so prepared to ride the waves of important for their self running a business. We love what esteem. we do and we are continuing to grow and expand our business. The pride and 2. What’s the most rewarding thing about satisfaction this gives us is unbelievable. having your own business? You learn so much about yourself and The satisfaction of knowing that all of other people in a business which means your hard work is making a difference to that this experience is helping you to other people within the community and grow and bring others up with you. beyond. We have provided a space where people feel comfortable and excited about the range of products we offer. The feedback we get from locals and visitors make it all worth while. I go home and know that I have made a difference which is very satisfying. 026
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