August State of Business Survey

We want to thank everyone who participated in our August survey. Here is a summary of the responses with 119 responses logged.

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"Other" responses:

• Yes and No...Have been fully staffed but still short on employees for the amount work we have
• Staff work long on rotation.
• Lost 2 guys won't come back making more money with unemployment
• We've lost about 7 of our 25 over the last 6 months for varying reasons. However, those of us still here are still more than full time.
• trying to hire techs
• Need certified technicians.
• We have the work load to be fully staffed but difficult to get helpers to return to work and funds from PPP loan are gone so difficult to hire experienced techs.
• Yes, most of our office staff are working from home.
• Sometimes have restricted hours
• 60%
• 2 employees out due to medical advice.
• Yes. Fully staffed but looking to gain employees as we are taking on more work.

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Comments:
"We are a small company that works mainly at nursing homes and we follow strict guidelines every day."


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Comments:

• most of these are difficult now including scheduling, planning, supply chain, and morale.
• Morale is another big challenge. It appears many of our employees are having a difficult time with our "new way" of life.
• ​What is going to happen to the restaurants in the large metro cities???
• ​As the state loosens and tightens restrictions, there is a lot of uncertainty from our customers. A lot are affected by good tourism numbers now but anticipating big drop off after apple-picking season is over.
• ​ALL OF THESE (except Staffing). Couldn't pick just 1.
• ​So many things! Working during a pandemic and recession, hoping customers are making money so they will pay us, wondering how to keep up on payroll and rent when our receivables are lower, keeping our employees safe when they are in and out of so many locations.
• ​Many customers are asking us to call back next month. When we call they postpone again and ask that we call back. Very time consuming.
• ​Everyone is working on everyone's nickel, after 2 months of nothing it will probably be next year until cash reserves are back.
• We are not experiencing any undue difficulties. We have set new sales records in June and July. These new highs are in part due to jobs that were already in the queue, partly due to industries unaffected by COVID, and some customers who have viewed the COVID slow down as an opportunity to do upgrades.
  
• ​Jobs are constantly being rescheduled at the last minute due to our customer's needs and we are trying to travel for customers and transportation is unpredictable right now.
  
• ​Waiting is always the problem. Uncertain when we will fully open. Fear that we will not be able to bring all employees back to work.
• As businesses reopen all the ones that weren't serviced and are now past due are all calling at once
  
• ​There are several here that are in play. Scheduling, as some businesses are not in open. Keeping up with what our local government is requiring and Employee Moral.
  
• ​Things aren't changing as fast as they were but still changes to keep up with and uncertainty about the future clouds the crystal ball . . .
  
• Actually a good mix of several above. Moral is down due to slow days and scheduling is difficult due to clients restrictions on vendor entry. Also supplies are slow about being received due to supplier cutbacks. Getting paid for credit accounts is VERY slow.
  
• ​A little bit of everything