I have a small clothing boutique in our downtown district and it is honestly the best experience I’ve ever had.
Owning a business is a ton of work, but it can be incredibly rewarding too. There are some things that are not as fun for me to do, such as improving the air quality. Of course having a good air conditioner and heating system is important for both employees and clients, but it’s a lot to keep up with. I have borderline weekly service schedules with my hvac technician to clean everything and make sure it’s running properly. I am a bit paranoid about it since my air conditioner broke down three times during my first two months of business. Lately we have been paying close attention to our indoor air cleaning system since pollen season has arrived. One of my best employees has horrible allergies and claimed that the pollen was getting inside of the store, so we are improving the air quality cleaning system so that she can feel comfortable. Having high quality indoor air is an essential part of business anyway, so why not invest in it a bit more! Even though it’s expensive and can be tedious, I will always prioritize my hvac system. I’m thinking of expanding my store into a second location in a historic district about twenty minutes away. I’m not sure what the logistics would look like to even begin the process, so I don’t know what my first step will be. I’m sure it will all work the way it’s supposed to though.