We weren't significantly negatively affected by COVID-19, nor were we specifically positively affected by it. That being said, we were able to continue operating through the difficult time largely due to the fact that we had already been fully remote and had a diverse team. As a result of which, we were well-equipped to serve businesses in areas where they needed support/expertise. Among transitioning to remote work, all the way through to filling gaps that they had due to having to cut down their in-house workforce, etc. Working with our team, companies essentially had an entire team at their disposal equipped to support as needed. As a byproduct of which we were also able to continue supporting the companies, we worked with that faced difficulties during this time until they were up to full capacity again.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our help desk software had grown with a significant spend. Our existing customers had to add more seats to their accounts due to the enormous number of support requests due to the uncertain times. Many new customers signed up because their existing solution or email inboxes weren't fast enough to serve so many complaints and questions. This enabled us to scale more data centers across the globe and gather many new testimonials/reviews in exchange for account credits. The customers very well received this because they could decrease their bills while using the product even more.
We started our marketing consultancy less than 6 months before the pandemic hit. It was scary for everyone, but especially for a brand-new business. Luckily, part of our value proposition was to be an alternative to the larger, less efficient ad agencies that were gobbling up clients. We're able to step in and LOWER costs for our clients by using automation tools like Zapier, and others. The entire world has changed, and that's forced businesses (and marketers!) to rethink the way they handle their processes, vendors, and teams. There will ALWAYS be a place for more efficient alternatives, pandemic or otherwise.
During the recession in 2008, we did not feel any effects from the economic downturn. It wasn’t because I did anything creative. I didn’t make any changes at all. It is the simple fact that no matter what happens, people are going to need carpenters. The same can be said for plumbers, electricians, and every other trade. In addition, there has been a shortage of tradespeople for years. Every colleague I know has as much work as they can handle because of this. If you want a secure business, learn a skilled trade. Name: Ralph Severson Title: Owner Website: http://www.flooringmasters.com
SaaS is the type of business I created during the COVID-19 period. The service we provide links, clients to suitable lenders. Since its an online platform, it thrived due to the new digital age where strong internet connection is available in all states. Since many people needed quick cash due to the lockdown, it was an added advantage in making the business thrive.
I ran a local bakery during the 2008 recession. I found that the key to thriving was to keep prices low. People were willing to pay for quality, fresh products, so I ensured my bakery was known for its excellent quality and freshness. I also made sure to keep my prices as low as possible without sacrificing quality. This helped me attract customers even during tough economic times.
Cannabis was one of the few industries that flourished during the covid lockdowns. One element that we saw, which many unfortunate cannabis businesses are now seeing, is that it was a temporary influx in consumers as well as cash flow. Utilizing the excess in cash flow to help fund sustainable operations and systems after the lockdowns eased and the market corrected itself was a guiding force in all our decisions during covid.
I run a small group of niche content websites that troubleshoot and solve issues people have with their everyday life. I get traffic to the websites by using SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and making the content come up at the top of Google search results. For example, when someone has an issue with their television, they search in Google: "how to fix television" - I research, then write an article that shows the reader how to fix their television. The websites are monetized with affiliate links to relevant products and display ads, like banners.
I’m in the business of finance and career coaching, so as you can likely imagine, the COVID-19 pandemic brought a bigger audience my way. With so many people stuck at the home during a lockdown, worried about their finances and the security of their job, they turned to digital businesses like mine. I saw immediate traffic growth over 30%, which has sustained itself and grown even further. First and foremost, I’m happy that my readership is working to ensure themselves a more stable professional and financial future despite, and because, of the unknowns of the world.
GoReminders provides an appointment reminder and scheduling service for businesses of any kind or size. Throughout the pandemic, we found that the need for our services increased in comparison to the pre-pandemic levels. The reason for this is that with most businesses being moved to remote work, managers, team leaders, etc were placed in a position where not only did they have to schedule many more meetings with employees, but they also had to constantly remind their teams about the times of these meetings. It became more time-consuming to constantly chase up missing attendees, and also it incurred extra expense. Using a reminders service such as ours took that task out of their hands and allowed them to concentrate on running their teams rather than running after them. As our own business already worked on a remote basis, there was no extra expense or effort involved in adjusting to the model of work demanded by the pandemic.
I left a six-figure job to start my freelance copywriting business in 2009. Everyone thought I was crazy and that I'd soon be back to work. I made it for two reasons. First, I paid no attention to what people were saying about the economy. Having spent years in sales, I'd quickly learned that salespeople ALWAYS have excuses. In Winter, they say "Everyone is paying off Holiday debt." In Spring, they say "Everyone is trying to get their taxes done." In Summer, they say "Everyone is on vacation." In Fall, they say "Everyone is getting their kids back into school." I never made these excuses and I never listened to them. I still don't. The second reason I made it is because I LOVE the work. I've seen hundreds of freelance writers come and go since 2009. The biggest reason they quit is that they get into this, not for love of the craft, but for the lifestyle. Opportunity seeking always leads to burnout, but no adversity can compete with obsession. That's why I'm still here.
Whenever a person faces a challenge, they do not stop trying but rather adapt to it. This is what a business leader should do during a crisis. There is always a way to get work done, even during a crisis. During the pandemic, the main problem was people having to work from home. The solution was to introduce remote working and use technology to enhance work done. Economists are predicting a recession in the next few months. Instead of waiting for the worst, business leaders should prepare and find new ways to adapt to challenges they are yet to face.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our B2B business became even more relevant. Since we offer a complete messaging platform for businesses to text their clients. When many retail and in-person locations shut down, businesses used our SMS PaaS to keep in touch with their customers, giving remote support, marketing offers, and relevant pandemic-related updates in real-time. Consumers that may have missed social posts or emails weren’t left wondering whether locations were operational and what their current COVID-19 protocols looked like.
As a podcast production company that operates remotely, we luckily weren't as adversely affected by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather, the pandemic presented us with a bigger opportunity — more and more businesses began venturing into the world of podcast creation and were in need of services that helped them fast-track their progress. This is owed to the fact that users worldwide began rapidly consuming more digital media than ever before. As a result, businesses wanted to tap into this profitable form of content creation and podcasts slowly took the center stage.
I started a digital marketing business just before the Covid-19 pandemic. Prior to this, I was freelancing in the same field, but my goal and ambition was to start my own business. It wasn\'t the most ideal of times, but I\'m going, to be honest, it worked out for the best. I worked hard. I outsourced work that I wasn\'t keen on doing early. I built great relationships with other business owners on LinkedIn. And more importantly, I kept my head up when things weren\'t working out.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I ran a museum-based team building company. When shutdowns shuttered museums, my business's main means of operating and source of revenue instantly vanished. Luckily, we had already been experimenting with virtual team building services pre-pandemic and decided to amp up this arm of the business. Thanks to a quick launch of core products and an aggressive SEO strategy, we were able to regain past business and attract hundreds of new clients. During many months, we had to turn away or delay business, even after doubling our staff, because the demand for these virtual services was so intense. Coming out of the pandemic, we still plan on retaining some of these offerings, as there will still be a need for them.
We've lived through the recession and now through the COVID pandemic. Leather jackets are considered luxury items. They are timeless apparel that never go out of style. It is a great way to express a person's uniqueness and personality. While big names like Dolce and Gabbana and Tom Ford would cost you $5,000 and up, we enable people to get their hands on quality clothing without the hefty price tag. During recessions and inflations, the first thing people would do is to cut off on items that they do not need. However, there are items that they consider valuable. Many would still look for these items but explore other brands that offer the same quality if not better, than the brands they used to love. As a Chinese leather manufacturer offering OEM for other brands, people are quite satisfied with how our products are of the same quality as other high-end apparels.
We've had to change strategies in our dental office in response to the pandemic, as well as the current economy. The recession in 2008 hit everyone hard and that meant many people put off dental visits and work. They either lost their jobs and their insurance or didn't have money for co-payments. We set up a financial payment coordination system to help them work through the finances so they could afford at least basic dental care. The pandemic left many people frightened about dental offices and procedures. Dentistry is highly personal since you are working on people's mouths and the virus being transmitted through oral emissions is a hard fear to overcome. Our sanitation has always been exceptional but we had to do more to communicate those efforts to patients. We've also had to invest in new technology to expand our services and our patient base.
Having started a 501C3 Nonprofit in 2006 that provided emotional support and financial assistance to active treatment cancer patients we were faced with a decrease in donations due to the 2008 recession. To address it we shifted the way we engaged our donors asking many to give a little that would equal a lot. This model also sustained us when pandemic hit and we again were faced with decreased donations. As a result of making this shift years ago we have been able to maintain growth and provide services nationally.
Social media especially Facebook and Instagram helped us engage with our clients in a meaningful way. We realized that our operating costs went down since we were working from home which meant the entire company was online. We were making a difference in people's lives that when the borders finally opened sales, enquiries and general engagement from our clients has made starting govisitsandiego.com worthwhile.