Since my business depends on customers coming to my shop for estimates on repairs on instruments or purchases, this must be done in person. There is the alternative of going to the customer's locale. With people anxious about close contact, this is considered risky to many and contrary to public policy and against orders to stay closed unless in an essential business. Telephones and video conferences can only help possible future work to be done. It is at best a poor substitute with no immediate financial return. Asking customers to come to my shop by appointment wearing masks and gloves while I do the same is a reasonably safe way to interact.

The unemployment situation for many of my customers is also a factor. Rationing funds for more important expenses means fewer dollars for things like musical instruments and entertainment. My shop is full of completed repairs that some customers cannot now afford to retrieve.

Until this virus passes or is proven to be no more dangerous than past flu epidemics, we can expect further declines in the economy and reduced revenues for small businesses like mine. I am encouraging bartering of goods or services among all experts, craftsman and skilled tradesmen to alleviate problems with cash flow. 

Good luck to Everybody!