David W. Smith/Daily NewsPaul Teague Jr. (from left), Carl Graham Jr. and Kevin Unseld own Uzeze’s Wheels and Tires.

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Name of business: Uzeze’s Wheels and Tires

Location: 1406 U.S. 31-W By-Pass

Type of business: Wheels, tires and auto accessories

When did it open? March 2006

Owner: Paul Teague Jr., Carl Graham Jr. and Kevin Unseld

Specialties: Wheels, tires, Lamborghini door kit, chrome accessories, body kits, etc.

How did the business get started? The three of us came up with the idea of rent-to-own rims after we saw other stores in major cities and decided we could do it in Bowling Green.

What is your background? Retail management and rent-to-own manager.

What are your biggest challenges as a business? Working through the hard times of the economy.

What’s your business philosophy? If a person wants wheels we can make it happen by any means – rent-to-own, layaway or financing.

What issues are affecting your industry? The economy.

What are the factors that make your business successful? Good teamwork and good communication.

How do you handle competition? We will price match any competitor if we aren’t the least expensive.

What is your advice to someone thinking about opening a business? Do it – it’s a good investment.