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24 the student edition Atmosphere When you have your own suite, you can create the atmosphere and vibe of your business using interior design, décor, and music. When creating your suite, select colors that reflect your brand and the feeling you want your clients to have when they walk in the door. Atmosphere starts with sound, then smell, then sight to evoke feeling. With that in mind, be sure to select music, décor, and fragrances that allow you to create an environment your clients will enjoy. Display your mission, vision, and values to clients who enter your suite. Scheduling When you have a suite, you have the freedom to create a schedule that works for you and your clients. While you want to keep a consistent schedule, you have the ability to organize your time based on your demand and your personal scheduling needs. You also get to choose how clients book appointments with you—online, text, phone, or social media platforms. In today's business environment, there are so many tools available to make it easy for your clients to schedule services. Product Choices Having the freedom to select products you want to use for services and retail is a game changer! Not only will you have the ability to keep your revenue (after you pay your business expenses), but you will have additional income from retail sales. If you don't own your own business, you'll likely receive a commission on your product sales. But, if you own your own business, you get to keep all the profits to pay your rent, pay down debt, upgrade or buy new equipment, and even start a retirement account! The possibilities are limitless.