Most businesses, The Private Office included, must cope with seasonal fluctuations. During the winter holiday season, sales decrease. Clients celebrate the holidays outside the office. January generally starts out slow but picks up speed at the end. February, March, April, May and June explode with strong sales; extra hours 
by our accountants, lawyers and financial consultants; and heavy demands on our staff. Clients add to their workforce, and the center begins to buzz.
During the summer months, business slows a bit. Clients take Friday off, especially on a sunny day. The last two weeks of August are devoted to filing, cleaning and organization. We also gear up for the Fall season. During September and October, sales increase substantially, and activity at the centers reaches a pinnacle. Holiday excitement kicks in around November, and the cycle repeats itself.
At TPO, we inaugurate the New Year by meeting with our vendors, planning PR/marketing strategies, and evaluating our IT equipment for upgrades. We discuss new services and collaborate with our clients to determine their needs. Like any well managed business, we analyze our budget and spending meticulously. We evaluate our competition and the state of the economy, and analyze current trends.
However, at an OBC our clients’ seasonal fluctuations vary, so we must remain vigilant at all times.
