If your business attracts customers at specific opening times, like my favorite coffee shop that opens at 6:00 a.m., nothing sends a stronger negative message than walking in the door and watching employees scramble to get their act together. If the coffee's not made, there's no money in the register, and several employees are late, that's a poor way to start the day.
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Make it a point to be open and ready when you are supposed to be. That's just meeting customers' expectations. Then go on to delight them with your products and services.
Consider investing in having one or more employees come in early to get everything ready so that, when you open the door, you're ready to serve customers. Customers should be able to depend on you to serve their needs and offer them the products they want, all with delightful customer service. It's the professional way to run a business, and the small investment in additional payroll will definitely pay off.