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Running a small business through an Arizona summer

Heat, hours and monsoon season — habits that help local businesses and the people they serve.

Adjust hours to the heat

Many outdoor trades start at dawn in summer. If your hours change with the season, update them everywhere customers look — your website, your listings and your phone message.

Protect the people and the gear

Water, shade and rest breaks for crews; shaded parking and cool storage for equipment, phones and inventory that heat damages.

Plan for monsoon season

Summer storms bring dust, wind and flash flooding. Have a plan for rescheduling jobs and letting customers know quickly.

Tell customers what to expect

A short note on your site or listing about summer scheduling saves a lot of phone calls.

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