Usually I basically have no client inquires in August. I don't take off because it's a nice time to get internal things done, but I do go away and don't worry about the quality of the internet. This year we're house sitting for friends at a place in Maine that doesn't have internet (just good cell service and I'm using my phone as a hotspot).
Last year wasn't like that but I figured everyone was making up for all the upheavals in first quarter 2020. This week (and it's only Thursday) I've fielded more inquires than I might get all month in a normal August. I'm wondering if this is the "new normal" and I should plan for it next year. Is anyone else seeing the same thing?
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I regard "normal" as the nine months that don't include January (usually bussiest), December (only about 1.5 weeks where there is any work. so, quite busy but then not) and August (usually extremely quiet).
So, by that measure I'd say you're also seeing the same trend. That is, I was asking if clients seem to be around in August and it seems like you're saying yes.
But like I said, the current August volume is unusual. September is typically bigger, as you mentioned.
That sounds like a great topic for a new thread. Would you care to start a thread explaining what changed?