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10 Questions with Longo Electric's William Longo

For Longo, necessity is the mother of entrepreneurship.

Q: What did you dream of being as a kid?

I thought of being an astronomer or an audio engineer.

Q: How does your personality play into your business?

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I like meeting new people. I get along with people very easily.

Q: At what moment did you decide to open a business?

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I have always wanted to own my own business. I got laid off from the company I was working for and could not find a job for over a year and a half.  I then decided that I was going to open my own company and I was going to make this work.

Q: What inspired you?

Being able to have control over my future.

Q: Describe the biggest challenge of owning a business in Barnstable?

Making sure I can get to my customers' homes or businesses on time with summer traffic.

Q: Describe the best thing about owning a business in Barnstable?

Proximity to Mid and Upper Cape.

Q: What is one thing you would never change about your business?

The personal service I offer to my customers.

Q: What is your business’ greatest asset?

I am the business's greatest asset!

Q: What is your favorite spot in town?

Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream!

Q: What’s one thing the community should know about you?

I will call you back and I will provide a professional service.

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