o much of being a business owner is about evaluating the circumstances of the present in order to make the best decisions possible for the future. As you think about how to bring your business into the future, productivity is one of the most crucial variables in the equation. Bolstering productivity for your team while keeping costs relatively low is a desirable aim for any business owner, but it doesn’t necessarily mean refraining from spending money; it means making intentional investments that pay off for both your ROI and morale long-term. Today, we’re going over why getting a generator for your business is a sensible decision for most Florida entrepreneurs – and how your company stands to benefit from generator installation. Let’s dive in.
Greet Those Surprise Summer Storms Head-On
Conversations about generators in Florida seem to primarily revolve around hurricane season. Don’t get us wrong: hurricanes are a major factor to consider when weighing the pros and cons of getting a generator for your business. However, the benefits of having a generator in place extend beyond hurricane season. One of the biggest examples of this is the recurring thunderstorms that happen almost daily throughout Florida’s spring and summer seasons. It’s not uncommon for small outages to occur during these storms. For an in-office team, having a generator during these outages can make the difference between productivity and hours’ worth of collectively wasted time.
Have Options in the Aftermath of a Hurricane
Of course, hurricane season is a major factor to take into consideration as you think about whether or not getting a generator for your business makes sense. If possible, most business owners tend to give their employees time off when a hurricane actually strikes – but what about in the aftermath? If your team members are able to get to work safely in the aftermath of a hurricane but are unable to do so due to a loss of power, dozens of otherwise productive hours go out the window. A generator won’t just keep your team and customers safe if they have to be on location during a hurricane; it’ll allow you to get back to being productive as quickly as possible in the aftermath of the storm.
Keep Your Doors Open for Clients
Similarly to the above, most businesses tend to close their doors to customers during a major storm or hurricane (and rightfully so). However, if your region loses power for days following a hurricane, a generator can be what keeps your doors open to customers who need your services (especially if you work in food service or another essential business). Keeping your customers happy and taken care of following a hurricane isn’t just a great way to bolster productivity; it’s a means by which to forge meaningful, long-lasting relationships with your clientele.
Avoid Losing AC
Don’t underestimate how much of a blow discomfort can deal to your ROI. If you experience any power outages or electrical issues at any point in the year that disconnect your air conditioner, your work environment can begin to suffer quickly. Depending on the issue at hand, this can last for days – and it leaves you with a difficult choice: do you send your team home and risk the blow it’ll deal to your productivity, or do you consider asking them to come in and work in discomfort? A generator can make it so that you and your team are not limited to those two options.
Keep It Clean
An underrated but impactful aftereffect of a power outage – especially during Florida summer and fall – is how quickly it can cause food to spoil. If your staff goes out of office for several days due to a power outage, it’s possible that you’ll return to unpleasant circumstances in your kitchen. Though it’s possible to clean out refrigerators leading up to a hurricane, sudden blackouts that take your team by surprise make it significantly more difficult to prepare ahead of time. A generator won’t just help keep your power on and your team in-office; it’ll also prevent food waste (and the difficult cleanup job that comes with it).
More often than not, getting a generator for your business is a prudent investment that will pay off in the long run. If any of the benefits listed above resonated with you or you’re simply ready to take this step to take care of your team and your business year-round, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d be happy to help you find the best fit for your business and to give you a free quote on commercial generator installation.