What was the silver lining for you during this Covid era?

It's been an unexpected year. No matter how you fared, what were some silver linings for your business as you look back? Was the year as tough as you anticipated?

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There is no silver lining. We got killed.

Some people want to come out just because we isolated. This is not what I signed up for. I built Mango Bay on an island to enjoy tropical life on the ocean. Not to hide from from everyone

I was able to revisit my business plan. Improve it and enhance my team. This allowed for smoother communication and coordination of vision and most importantly, put everyone on the same page. I can now assign tasks and be assured each team member will do a great job and effectively express progress, completion of assignment or request assistance. And I can proudly say we have an advisory board with three highly accomplished minority women.

I would say for me, it was the realization that I have very committed clients who did not give up on me or themselves.   When I started up again in mid July, they were lining up to come for appointments, AND, without asking, have been giving me more in payment for service, which I have never asked for from anyone!   I am blessed....Bette Thibeault LMT

DTX recycling started to diversify there service to better accommodate our customers  demands. We have the ability to serve our customers with cleaning agents to help stop the spread of the virus. We have foggers and can spray down high traffic areas such as handrails and door knobs with a chemical that will kill the virus immediately. This service we can integrate in while we are picking up from your school or company that has electronics ready to recycle.

My silver lining was learning about myself and how I was able to evolve and do a lot of thinking to pivot and re-strategize.  I branched out and ventured into frightening areas in order to reach people who needed and wanted my financial services.  My business has done well and I am more efficient with my time thanks to virtual meetings and avoiding LA traffic!  My clients and prospects whom I'm blessed to know were there for me in conversation and support as much as I was for them.  I will miss these deep and meaningful conversations that I am currently having with family, friends, and clients because once we are back to normal, we may once again be "too busy."

For me, I would say it's a good year for me not for business but my personal life overall. I work a full-time job while doing my online business. I do have a personal income that pays me well enough to pays my bills and invest in my business as well. The business could be better but I'm not complaining. It could be better but I'm thankful for the little and the big. My advice to anyone who is in business online tries to sell a product that is in demand. And stay away from a product that people don't need. I hope this helps 

I appreciated the need to learn how to teach online. It was a fun, new skill to learn.

The silver lining is that now i work from home and also get to spend time with my mom and family, There is always a positive in any sitution, thank you

Working with our amazing team of dedicated trainers, instructors, and support staff has truly been a wonderful experience.  Their passion for keeping our members healthy during this time has been exhilarating! 

I found natural remedies to eliminate the virus in minutes and was able to help a lot of people.