Hubby likes to tell me over and over that Coco's is my shop. He did not think starting a business was a smart or practical idea. (UGH! Hope he is not right.) That said he is not afraid to tell me his opinions. Strongly disagree with my opinions.
One area we had an issue on was where I was putting the cash register. Over and over he complained that the cash register needs to be at the front of the store. That did not fit my vision at all. Hubby was very concerned that kids would easily be able to shop lift and I would not be able to stop them. I listened to his concerns and said, no. I listened to his concerns over and over and said, NO. He said, so you are just going to let kids rip you off and not do anything. You won't be able to catch them from the back of the store. That is hilarious to me. There is no scenario where my plan is to run after a kid that took some candy from the store. Seriously, not going to happen.
Once Hubby figured out I was not giving in on putting the register in the front of the store, he started on security cameras. Really? Security cameras. If I see a kid steal something from the store there are a few things that could happen:
If I know who the kid is, I will call the parents and let them handle it.
If I do not know who the kid is, the next time they come into the store, I will stand next to them. I will let the child know that I am watching. Odds are some things will get stolen. Luckily, I can absorb that $1.50 loss once in a while.
Security Camera not needed. Security guy, not needed either.
This is a small town. I already have kids that are regulars. Kids will tell on each other. It is just how they are. I had an instance where I figured out after a boy left that he probably took some gum. He is high school age. Next time he comes in the shop, I will be right next to him. By the time he leaves the store, he will know that I don't trust him. No security camera needed.
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