​Biz Beat –​ Unique LLCs combine for ​five decades in ​business​​

• Today Publishing covers milestone business news linked to​ Connecticut's Farmington Valley​ — this news roundup​ spotlights three diverse businesses united by their​ ​Valley connection ​

Special to Today Online

• Business Beat

•​ ​Merchant ​Payment​​ Firm ​Nears Two Decades

Biz Name — Merchant Solutions LLC

West Hartford • Connecticut

866-326-3480

Member — Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce

Owner — Andrew Moran • CPP: Certified Payments Professional

Email — contact@merchantsolutionsllc. com

Website — www.merchantsolutionsllc.com

Biz Type — Limited Liability Company aka LLC

​SEO: LLCs combine five decades​​

Avon Health website — Click Ad

​SEO: LLCs combine five decades​​

• Andrew Moran has answered this Q&A about his business

• Year established — August 2007

• Mission

To bring efficiency to our client — while our services are in payment processing, our deliverable is efficiency. We look at three key areas of efficiency: The first is rate efficiency, resulting in the lowest possible overall cost to our clients. Next, efficient use of technology — this doesn't always mean the latest and greatest, but the appropriate level of technology for the industry, size of business and the owner's comfort level. And finally, we back it with efficient service — we provide personal, local service so our clients don't have to spend hours talking to help desks, or dealing with unresolved issues.

• Summary of goods and services

Merchant payment services — bankcard processing, ACH processing, point-of-sale systems, associated software and hardware, business funding and ATM services.

We are an independent provider, meaning we have a variety of payment processing platforms, hardware, software and systems to meet our client needs, from simple to robust. We provide payment processing of all types — from terminal-based to point-of-sale to software integrations, online payments, mobile payment, recurring payments and more.

• Why you chose this profession and decided to start the business

Past experience in the merchant services, and seeing firsthand some of the shady practices by some other providers. Merchant Solutions LLC was founded on the simple premise of providing an honest alternative with real service.

• Other highlights and further info

One thing that sets us apart is our industry experience and calm demeanor. We are a small company with three employees, and all of us have been here 15-plus years. Where most payment providers are sales-focused, we are primarily account managers. We don't have quotas or bonuses.

Our time is mainly spent helping our clients as questions or issues arise, or as business needs change. We work in the trenches, so we understand the subtleties of systems, hardware and the services we provide, far beyond what can be found on a sales slick. And we "get" our clients — we understand their business, concerns and applicable solutions better than others because of this. +

​SEO: LLCs combine five decades​​

CB website — Click Ad

​SEO: LLCs combine five decades​​

• DeVito Creative​ ​Celebrates 5th ​Anniversary​

Biz Name — DeVito Creative

Canton • Connecticut – Remote

860-462-1553

Member — Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce

Founder • Creative Director • Designer — Billy DeVito

Email — billy@devitocreative. com

Website — devitocreative.com 

Biz Type — Limited Liability Company aka LLC

• Billy DeVito has answered this Q&A about his business

• Year established — August 2020

• Mission

With DeVito Creative, our mission is to empower businesses with branding and website design that intentionally reflects their story and vision, builds trust with their audience, and grows alongside them. With design packages crafted to meet businesses where they are and set them up for what's next, we aim to embody who they are and their ideas in an authentic brand identity that connects, communicates and carries them forward.

• Summary of goods and services

We specialize in cohesive brand identity design and custom Squarespace website design for service providers, nonprofits, creatives and many other businesses. Our branding packages include everything from logos, color palettes and typography systems to fully fleshed-out collateral templates for all endeavors, print and digital. Meanwhile, our web services focus on designing and launching responsive, easy-to-manage custom Squarespace websites.

• Why you chose this profession and decided to start the business

With over a decade of experience designing for a wide range of businesses spanning from California to New England, I've always particularly loved the feeling of supporting people in their own ventures as I go about mine.

Whether it's work I've done for start-ups, publications, musicians, service providers, authors, law firms or product manufacturers, getting to know each time what makes that business tick and helping bring its spirit to life through branding is incredibly fulfilling. It's always a culturally educational experience and is personally world-building the more my business continues to grow.

My wife and I more recently put our heads together on this and expanded our service offerings to include customized Squarespace website design, which lets us carry that visual identity through to a business's digital presence and reinforce brand recognition and professionalism. It's important to us that our clients walk away with something they can own and manage themselves without agency traps or confusing tech. We equip them with tools, training and support so they feel confident moving forward.

• Other highlights and further info

We are excited to be celebrating five years in business this August and to be expanding our services while getting more involved in the Farmington Valley community. What sets DeVito Creative apart is our individual blend of creativity and organization.

We're a husband-and-wife team with combined expertise in design and project management. Our process is strategic and intentional, supported by a business structure designed to keep everything on track and on time. We care deeply about the quality of our design work, but just as much about making the experience smooth and supportive for the client every step of the way. +

​SEO: LLCs combine five decades​​

Christensen website — Click Ad

​SEO: LLCs combine five decades​​

• Telecom Company ​Offers Quarter-Century Resumé​

Biz Name — Cutting Edge Telecom Solutions

Wolcott • Connecticut

203-233-2328

Member — Avon-Canton Chamber of Commerce

Owner • Business Consultant — Dennis Frosolone

Email — dfrosolone@cuttingedgetelecomsolutions. com

Website — www.cuttingedgetelecomsolutions.com

Biz Type — Limited Liability Company aka LLC

• Dennis Frosolone has answered this Q&A about his business

• Year established — June 2023

• Mission

Cutting Edge Telecom Solutions LLC is a family-owned telecommunications consulting company — with over 27 years of experience in the telecom industry, we are committed to providing exceptional service and innovative solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of our customers. We are local and accessible. Our endgame is customer satisfaction before, during and beyond the sale.

• Summary of goods and services

We offer phone systems, cybersecurity, security cameras/access control, local/long distance services, data connectivity (fiber circuits, co-ax and more) and energy services through the top providers in the marketplace. We also provide bill evaluation for your electricity and natural gas services to help lower your cost. Further, I offer GoNetSpeed for residential fiber internet access and can help you receive superior speed and excellent customer service.

• Why you chose this profession and decided to start the business

I started Cutting Edge Telecom Solutions because I feel there is a strong need in our marketplace for business consultants who have a vested interest in their clients. I provide this by being "carrier agnostic" and by offering solutions through the top providers that fit the specific needs of each of my customers. I make myself accessible for assistance at all times.

• Other highlights and further info

My typical customer is a small-to-medium-sized business — from business professionals to retail to nonprofits to government, etc. My customers include the town of Bethlehem, Ridgeline Financial Partners, Empire Insurance Network, Advanced Spinal Care and Ram's Clothiers, with our footprint encompassing Connecticut, western Massachusetts, eastern New York and Rhode Island. +

​SEO: LLCs combine five decades​​

Featuring community news that matters nationwide, Today Magazine and Today Online aim to record Connecticut’s underreported upside — covering the heart of the Farmington Valley and beyond

• Today Magazine and Today Online are produced by Today Publishing

• 5 Farmington Valley Towns • 1 Aim — Exceptional Community Journalism

• Avon • Canton • Farmington • Granby • Simsbury • Connecticut • USA