Let it snow..let it snow...NO !

This weekend came with a bang. A snow storm hit that nobody thought would really come; well it did. Mother Nature wreaked havoc on NJ dumping 8 + inches of wet snow on the state. This typically isn’t an issue but the fact that the trees still have most of their leaves presents a problem. The heavy snow dropped many trees leaving over 600000+ without power. I would be one of the lucky ones without power…4 days in and still nothing.
This gave a new sense to the words family time, with no TV, no running water, no way to cook except BBQ and no lights. A Saturday and Sunday night Pictionary rivalry kept the family spirit moving along. It’s tough times like these that bring a family closer together and make memories for the next time something gets tough that you think you can’t get through. The same holds true for business in this economy. Though things may be tough in parts of the country, once we all make it through we can remember this the next time things are tough.
As I see help coming in from other states to aid NJ in getting power back I see the partnerships these utility companies have made. Keep in mind during this economy to BUILD your partnerships. Building the right partnerships for the long term will grow business in the future whereas choosing a company for the wrong reasons will only hurt.

I hope everyone that is affected by this storm is well and wish everyone the best of luck in getting back to normal.