Do What Is Possible By Christine Pusateri, Christine Pusateri Solutions, Niles, IL sure we all have stories of how we Iareamsurviving this mess we are in, and I am certain that some time down the road we will look back and remember these times and wonder how we got through. At this moment however, it’s pretty scary. Just trying to get permission to open was a unique experience. Add to that, we’ve been extra careful not to be
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infected or have clients become infected. On top of all this, there is the additional cost of having the right protective equipment on hand.
We are continuous in washing our capes and combs and brushes. Add to this the fact that the supply chain is GONE!
We need to be hyperdiligent in our sanitation methods and have plenty of masks and gloves and disinfectant, to make us and our clientele feel as safe as possible.
We are located in a suburb, bordering Chicago. Many of our long-term clients have left the area for good. Clients who would spend a few months in a warmer climate, have made their homes in Florida, Tennessee and Arizona their primary residence. It has hurt us quite a bit. And the traditional client who would c ome in every three weeks to a month now comes
We have had clients come in with their own cans of Lysol to spray in our rooms when we exit, just to make sure. Crazy times!!
“Be honest with your clients. Tell them the problems we are facing.”
Thriving
WE’RE FINDING WAYS TO DO MORE THAN JUST SURVIVE
It all comes down to this:
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