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Writer's pictureRobyn Davie

Three Reasons Why Adverse Conditions Can Make You a Better Business Owner

Updated: Feb 4

These trying times are completely unprecedented. Now is the time to grow, adapt and diversify. How will you rise from these stressful days? How are you using them to better yourself and your company? Here's three reasons why adverse conditions can make you a better business owner:

  1. You will adapt your services to the current situation You will have no choice but to add or take away services that aren't working for your business right now. Be creative, brainstorm ways you can still get your services to your customers with everyone working from home. Can you offer home delivery, discounts, weekly or monthly subscription-style deals and other incentives to stay ahead of the competition?

  2. You will identify the challenges within your business Entrepreneur.com Says "You will need to consider everything from disruption of supply chains to difficulties in communication, generating customers and competition with other businesses in your market." Plan for every conceivable outcome and you will only come out of this stronger.

  3. You will use alternative solutions to maintain daily operation You will be forced to figure out alternative ways to work, can your employees work from home? What systems and process will need to be put into place to ensure productivity. If working remotely works for you then can you cut back on business rental space. Can you work around meeting in a boardroom? You will be obligated to find unique ways to communicate which help keep your business fresh and relevant.


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