Sometimes, spending more equals more.



“The cheap decisions today feel like good decisions, but they are often not the best decisions.”


HVAC systems with higher SEER ratings that cost less to operate are a good investment. Toilets that flush with a greater force reduce clogs and plumbing repair costs. The goal of spending money on your business should be to spend it efficiently and wisely. If you purchase a cheaper POS HVAC system, then you should not expect 40 years of operation from it. Similarly, if you purchase a cheap toilet and your business sees roughly 500 customers daily, you should expect plumbing costs associated with your frugal plumbing component decision. If you invest your repair, maintenance, and capital funds into long-lasting, worthy equipment, you should see a good return on those investments. The cheap decisions today feel like good decisions, but they are often not the best decisions. Sometimes, when you spend a little more—or even a lot more—you get something a whole lot better. Spend wisely!

"Losing Hand" by Damian Gadal is licensed under CC BY 2.0

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