With the exception of July 4th weekend, the upcoming Labor Day holiday is usually the most profitable week of the year for a wide range of small businesses. For countless amusement parks, boardwalk arcades and seaside vendors, the week leading into Labor Day represents one last hurrah for the season. After all, who is going to play ski ball or purchase a hermit crab cage once school begins?
Businesses catering to higher-end clientele, such as restaurants and nightclubs in places like the Hamptons, for instance, rely on the last week of summer for one last big infusion of cash. If trains and highways are not back in working order quickly, people may opt to remain in New York City or look for another destination to play during the long holiday weekend.
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Author:Rohit Arora
