It can be challenging to maintain your business during a nationwide lockdown, especially if your business is termed “non-essential.” But the good news is that innovation can keep your company growing, during COVID-19 and beyond.
Tytn Business Development knows this is a challenging time for small businesses. With the goal of helping you through, here are some ways to plan for small business success during and after the pandemic.
Think Outside Your Niche or Industry
Whatever your business specialty, consider branching out during tough times to expand your consumer base.
- Find ways to make your service or product relevant to the current situation.
- Be cautious of advertising and marketing efforts that could be interpreted as insensitive or inappropriate in present times.
- Are you starting a whole new venture? Protect your personal assets by contacting us to discuss establishing an LLC.
- Zero in on retaining customers rather than recruiting new ones.
- If you’re starting something new or need advice for rethinking your current financial situation, connect with Tytn Business Development for their professional expertise.
Go Remote Wherever Possible
Depending on your niche, transitioning your team to work remotely could help grow your business.
- Focus on helping your team transition to remote work, no matter where they are.
- Try remote collaboration tools to see what fits your business.
- Offer solutions for improving teamwork while collaborating remotely.
Examine Improvements and Opportunities
Look at what ways you’re making customers and employees comfortable and safe as you move forward.
- Acrylic barriers help to decrease the likelihood of the virus spreading.
- Consider signage to communicate policies to staff, customers, delivery personnel and members of the public within your various facilities.
- Cleanliness is at the forefront of everyone’s minds, so spruce up your office or brick and mortar with budget-friendly choices like a fresh coat of paint.
- Emphasize agility, scalability, and automation moving forward post-COVID.
Managing a small business during the best of times can be a challenge. But during strange and uncertain times, you need new strategies for ensuring your company’s success, and that of your employees. With these tips, you can start aiming for better business results right now and well into the future.
Connect with Tytn Business Development for consulting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll help, and much more!
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