My Economy tells the story of the new economic normal through the eyes of the people who are making it happen. Because we know that the only thing that really matters is the economic numbers.
Judy Nunez has always loved animals, but it wasn’t until 2012 that she decided to open her pet business, Tales on Trails, in Jersey City, New Jersey.
After an injury left him unable to sit for long periods of time, Nunez looked for a job that would allow him to stand and walk. One day, she Googled her “walking” and her dog walking came up. It seemed like a perfect fit.
Tails on the Trails has been in business for more than a decade, but the business has seen major changes since the pandemic. “Internally, before the pandemic, he had 26 people working at his Tails on Trails,” Nunez said. Currently, she has between 4 and 6 employees, depending on the season.
But Nuñez doesn’t think there’s any need to worry about downsizing. “To be honest, it’s okay to be small. As we grow, it’s a little easier to manage everything,” she said.
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