Like any business, I faced challenges when I started my shop.
Good mentorship and a lot of research helped me overcome them.
One mistake I shouldn’t have made at the beginning stages was not investing in a climate control system. I was losing money, so I researched and realized flowers need specific temperatures. I consulted a cooling specialist and got an electric heat pump from the cooling corporation. I commend the HVAC business for promptly sending their HVAC contractor to handle the HVAC installation. The experts were professional and helpful enough to guide me on operating and scheduling quality AC service and maintenance. The cooling technician helped me connect the thermostat to my phone so that I could change the temperature anytime. After a month, my business flourished, and I recovered the loss from not having a cooling unit. The quality cooling equipment also provided help with indoor comfort for the staff. On certain holidays, we would work till late and sometimes open very early in the morning. I needed to ensure that my team worked in a comfortable environment to ensure maximum productivity. We recently won an award for the fastest-growing small business. There is no better thing than to make people happy with our flowers. We have since started delivering around town, and we are in disbelief at how many more customers we have gained. I schedule a tune-up biannually with the local service provider to keep it functioning optimally for a long time. I have the contacts of a technician that I can refer to whenever I’m experiencing issues with my unit. It is indeed a worthwhile investment since the cooling technology is not only efficient but it’s also energy efficient.