Businesses are eager to reopen, and customers are just as eager to get back to normal — but reopening the wrong way can backfire fast. Between navigating shifting regulations, gauging public sentiment, and managing employees who aren’t quite ready to return, there’s a lot that can go sideways. Here are three reopening mistakes you’ll want to avoid.
The legend of the Sword of Damocles is a reminder that power always comes with a price — and running a business during a pandemic has made that lesson painfully real. As uncomfortable as this moment is, it’s also a rare chance to teach your kids about the ups and downs of ownership using real, relatable examples. Here are three business lessons worth passing on right now.
The coronavirus pandemic has taught businesses of every size one hard lesson: always expect the unexpected. While most of the focus has been on telecommuting logistics, keeping open lines of communication with your customers, vendors, and employees matters just as much. Here are a few practical ways to stay connected with everyone who matters to your business during a crisis.