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Surviving the Pandemic

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The Biggest Threats For Businesses In A Pandemic

Whether you’re looking to start a business or try and get through a crisis, a pandemic is a problematic time for entrepreneurs. Covid is particularly rough since the entire world’s economy has been shut down, meaning it’s hard to pivot to another strategy to save your company. In short, tons of risks can result in failure in a moment’s notice. Therefore, to limit the damage, it’s vital to recognize the biggest threats and try and negate them where possible. It’s not always doable, yet when it is, it might save your bacon.

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The Biggest Threats For Businesses In A PandemicCyber SecurityLiquidityCustomer ServiceNarrow Focus

Here are the obstacles on which to focus.

Cyber Security

The shift to remote work might help your business from going bankrupt, but it opens up opportunities for thieves and hackers to steal sensitive information and data. This is because individuals are less likely to act professionally at home. For example, the WiFi router might not be secure, which means it’s a simple task to access your server via a backdoor. The key is to train employees on how to behave. Cyber security courses are available, and they teach people to respect the little things as they often have enormous consequences. If you can do that, your business shouldn’t be vulnerable to attack.

Liquidity

Unfortunately, operating during a pandemic means that liquidity is going to be low. After all, your store might not be open, and your website might not be optimized. Then, there’s the issue with shoppers who don’t have the same disposal income to spend on indulgences. Cash flow problems aren’t anything new; however, it’s more important than ever to tackle them head-on. For instance, speaking with your creditors to ask for breathing space could prevent you from keeping up with payments you can’t afford. Debt vacations exist, so you should leverage them to your benefit.

Customer Service

When you do interact with consumers, you can’t let low morale and a lack of motivation get in the way. It’s imperative to treat people politely and respect their queries and questions. Otherwise, they’ll gladly bounce to a rival that is happy to pretend as if everything is fine. Again, it’s all about training. Teaching workers how to speak to customers on the phone and in person, if social distancing measures allow it, is pivotal to stop their skills from declining. Also, there’s the elephant in the room – you can’t interact the same way, and it’s awkward. The last thing you want is awkwardness, so highlighting what to say and do is crucial.

Narrow Focus

A pandemic doesn’t mean that other issues disappear, never to be seen again. The reality is that they remain throughout the crisis, but you don’t concentrate on them as much. It’s clear why, yet you can’t take your eye off the ball entirely. For instance, a natural disaster might batter your business. If you don’t have the right defenses in place, a flood or storm can do more damage than a virus.

Remember that there is more to business than a pandemic, and it’s essential to focus on other issues if the company is to survive.

 

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Start Your Business November 30, 2020
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