Name of Business:
Address: 127 Boston Tpke.
Owner: George Abdien
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Years in business: Simon Jewelers has been in business at this location for 15 years.
When was the business started: The business was started in May, 1997.
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Quote to Live By: "Be fair. Be honest. Treat people the way you want to be treated."
Reside: Paxton
Family: Abdien has a wife and a daughter.
Like best about owning/running this business: "Being my own boss."
Like least: "The hours that I put in here by myself," Abdien said, adding that he works alone and has no employees.
Where you see yourself five years from now: Abdien said he sees the business staying in the same spot, but hopefully expanding.
Facebook/Twitter: Simon Jewelers is not currently on Facebook or Twitter. Abdien said he is old-fashioned.
Favorite book/movie/song: Abdien likes the movie The Godfather. He said he enjoys drama books and movies as well as easy listening music.
Advice for someone new to the business: "If you are not honest and truthful with your customers, if you don't treat them the way you want to be treated, then don't even go into the business," he said. "This business is based 99 percent on trust."
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About this column: Meet the Owner is a business feature highlighting local business owners.
