Does your business have a seasonal sales cycle? What about foot traffic? Does weather impact how busy the store is? If so, certain times of the year may be more ideal for renovations, additions or upgrades than others. Let’s dive deeper into the different considerations to analyze before pursuing a big change.
Consideration #1: Sales Cycle
Does your business have busier periods of the year than others? This is fairly common for industries that don’t have season-long appeal (like some retail), but it presents an opportunity for owners looking to get things done without much customer disruption. For example, if you own a kayak business, the bulk of your revenue will likely come in the spring and summer. If that’s the case, you can use off-season months with low sales to make physical improvements to the business.
Consideration #2: Foot Traffic
It’s possible you may not have much foot traffic in general (or a pandemic caused it to disappear for a year or two). These are also good instances for making commercial renovations, as customers won’t be getting in the renovators’ way, and vice-versa. Perhaps you have a business with a healthy e-commerce presence. Or, the main purpose of your building might be inventory. Either way, you’re in a good position for updates.
Consideration #3: Weather
Another seasonal consideration that has nothing to do with sales is the weather. Mother Nature simply prevents renovation work during certain days, weeks or seasons. Businesses in the Pacific Northwest, for example, have to deal with rain and cloudy skies for months on end. In Texas, droughts and drastic weather changes can cause foundational issues. Whether the renovation is caused or delayed by weather, it’s a big factor to consider when it comes to timing.
Other Considerations
In addition to considerations about timing for commercial renovations, you have to think about existing equipment, inventory and furniture you might have in the space being renovated. Commercial storage containers are a fantastic solution for this, as they allow you to load them up on site with minimal downtime for your crew and disruptions for your business. This also further minimizes the potential impact on your customers, which is the top priority, and lets you complete the renovation faster.
If you’re considering a renovation for your commercial business, contact us today at 972-GET-A-SAM for a no-obligation quote today.