As a multiple business owner, I love having the chance to connect with and educate young entrepreneurs.
There are so many overlooked elements of running a business that can really make or break the experience for both you and your customers.
A small detail I like to mention is the importance of having a working and reliable thermostat. Having a reliable air conditioner is something obvious that someone will need, but I have personally experienced having good A/C and a crappy thermostat. When you don’t have a thermostat that is super reliable, you might find that the temperature in the building doesn’t match the thermostat reading. This may cause you to change the thermostat because you think it is hotter or cooler than it really is, and then you really just create a more uncomfortable environment thinking that you are improving things. This can be really confusing and annoying for everyone, so I recommend triple checking your thermostat option with your air conditioning contractor and making sure they check it during service visits to ensure it is working properly. I personally really enjoy having a SMART thermostat because I can monitor and control the temperature settings for all of my businesses when I’m not there. Running several businesses sounds like a tiresome job and sometimes it really is. I really enjoy it though! The worst part is when tax season comes around the corner at the beginning of the year. I’m lucky that I have such an awesome accountant that helps me manage and keep everything in place.