Bringing People Together by Bob Blaisse Publisher
Bringing People Together
Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors
Our Local Business Leaders Will Be Bringing People (Back) Together! With nearly all businesses closed except those declared to be essential, I could argue every business is essential when they are a Sponsor of Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors. In speaking with our Sponsors during these times of quarantine, I can assure you these times are especially difficult for most of our hometown business leaders. But they all know life will return to normal, and our magazine Sponsors hold great hope their loyal customers will return with intention to Buy Local with gratitude for their keeping our magazine coming in the mail during the months we were homebound. I asked one of Sponsors and Expert Contributors, Michele Quinn, owner of Blush Salon, to share some of her thoughts about these times. Michele has allowed me to share her thoughts with our readers.
How have these past months been for you as an owner of a business forced to be closed? Michele: The quarantine has me feeling a lot of different emotions, as I’m sure most business owners can understand. To start, I’m missing what used to be my usual day-to-day routine:
Waking up, drinking coffee while doing my hair and makeup for the day, and getting dressed in anything other than sweatpants! Now, I look in the mirror to see the same messy bun, my face free of makeup, outgrown roots with my highlighted blonde ends. And my haircut is barely a style anymore. I know all the women out there can relate! And on the other side, I have been faced with many decisions, all which are based upon the uncertain future. Making sure that those decisions are best for employees financially, their career and overall livelihood, and best for our guests as well. I’m keeping up on social media so we can stay connected the only way we know how during this time. I cannot wait to reopen our salons and get back to doing what I love! It hurts to know our clients need us and we have had to be closed so long.
Is the hardest part not knowing when you can reopen? Michele: Oh yeah! That’s the question I have no answer for. It’s very tough, and things are constantly changing. First April, then May, now crossing our fingers for June. Fortunately, our clients send us continuous love and support. This will come to an end. And I cannot thank each and every one of our clients enough for their understanding, patience, and support. We love you!
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