Towards the end of last year, we all had great plans in place for the “double digits” year. However, we never brazed ourselves in cases of contingencies. The disease is spreading rapidly with numbers flying in every minute. As the situation worsens, most entrepreneurs are unaware of how to mitigate the risk of business loss, protect their employees and at the same time, support their customers.
Tiana Burse offers some insights on how to overcome these obstacles. She recommends that to beat these pandemics, you should establish a remote working plan, reduce face to face meetings and travelling, Clear communication with your clients, observe hygiene while adopting an online sales strategy plan.
Tiana Burse-Bio
Tiana Burse, one of the most sought after speakers, caught the attention of the top Universities in America because of her entrepreneurial skills. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of District Media Press, California Bud Co, DMP UK and creator of her Facebook Watch Series called “Hustle Season”. Her trailblazing spirit with a focus on impacting lives all over the world led her to launch her first international business. Having a strong sense and different mindset on entrepreneurship has led her to gain the attention of top business leaders in the industry. As she takes a moment to share some of her insight, she notes that it takes resilience and a healthy heart to maneuver around the challenging environment. Without further ado, Let’s delve into bits and pieces to survive the pandemic waves.
Remote Working Plan
Many businesses are now operating remotely, with minimal movements due to restriction and unknown facts about the pandemic. Nevertheless, there are alot of free tools at the exposure of entrepreneurs they can use to stay in touch with your team and accomplish your tasks even when not in a central place.
Tiana, advises that you implement a remote working policy that will regulate when you expect your team to be online or available. You should as well have a transparent communication process internally whereby formal communications can be done through emails while informal ones through other social media platforms. Strict adherence to timelines and task accomplishment must always be the driving force.
Reduce Meetings And Travel
It is essential to minimize any opportunity to contact any virus while maximizing available time to accomplish tasks. You will be at an advantage as less sick-related leaves due to the exposure will be minimized.
As an Entrepreneur, adopting virtual meetings will be essential to keep your business running while mitigating risks of business loss.
Communication Plan
You need to be transparent and create a clear communication network with your customers and employees. You will be amazed by how easily your cycle will appreciate the transparency and support you through the awkward moment.
To uplift your brand recognition, describe the steps you are taking to mitigate the risk at the same time, your contribution to society.
Observe Hygiene
You must keep your customers and employees safe by being proactive on the need to observe cleanliness. Lead by example by sensitizing the need to follow the health and safety guide from Local Authorities.
If you are providing an essential service, ensure that you disinfect the working space is continuously and regularly.
Adopt Online Sales Strategy Plan
Change is like rest, and the world is inclining towards e-commerce. Plan your move towards the wave of online marketing. Strategically position your business to be able to capture a broader target market. Focus on improving your product and service quality as well as exploiting available resources to the maximum.
If you are closing your office or shop, it will be prudent to find ways to keep your employees earning their paycheck. You may need to consider selling online, using video adverts to generate new leads to advertising your products with contact details for natural linkages.
Bottomline
Contingencies will happen at any moment. It would be best if you were healthy and resilient to pass through the obstacles that may come your way. During the pandemic period, it is essential to focus on staying alive and fit as a priority other than making a profit.