Undoubtedly, yes, things will have to be different.  I see myself (as a community member and business owner) wanting a strong sense of security during each interaction for the foreseeable future.  Communication and setting expectations early will be important, and I believe will continue to be a crucial step until more certainty returns to our collective lives.  I have the luxury of embracing technology as much as necessary in my line of work, which helps keep clients and prospects comfortable throughout the process.  I've also found this helps remove emotion or differing stances on this situation as a whole, and allows for more focused conversations.    

In a business like mine-- mediation and conflict coaching-- conflict knows no season. That said, for many people, being confined together has heightened their conflicts. I am shifting to online sessions during the pandemic, but would expect to continue doing so after the virus subsides.

I was just starting out, and have been set back tremendously.  At this point, I am not sure what will happen.

My business isn't centered in the immediate area. I hope that the stores and restaurants will be able to reopen. I will do my part to go to them and support them with my business. I think we all should. It's our community.

Survival for the fittest, that’s where we heading.

As a former performing artist and now involved in real estate and financial advising for some time--I see a whole new awareness opening across many professional mindsets.  My clients who said I'll wait to save for that emergency fund, make or fund retirement plans, find out the truth about life insurance both older and younger...(I'm still young, healthy and single so who needs it!) have had the most extraordinary epiphany.  Unfortunately, as in the days of 911 we have paid out on more policies of clients in their 30's & 40's with families left wondering about the real things in life...but when I hand someone a check for $250K, $400K or more they are grateful they can grieve for what they can never recover--but comforted to know someone who loved them thought they were worth protecting...a bittersweet time. But we will press on if we can overlook some past misgivings and look out for others...the 'other' is paramount to rising out of dark days. Stay safe! Use wisdom...

Yes. I think hair salons will become extinct. I think it’s perfect timing for my business.  I started it for the elderly and Homebound but.....   AtHomeHaircuts.com. Might be the future.  Plus no RENT for these landlords. Whose greed is outta control   Stay safe my friends 

My business is Cream of the Crop CSA (Community Supported Agriculture).  For those of you who don't know what a CSA is and does let me simply explain that we bring in farm fresh, organic produce from local farms for weekly collection.  Further info can be found on our website: www.creamofthecropcsa.org

Our distribution site is outside in a courtyard on West End Ave @ 86th street so thankfully, come June 9th we will be allowed to distribute without issue!

The changes we are implementing will mostly be around safety. We want to ensure that all members can get their produce in ways that satisfy their safety concerns/needs. So, in addition to reducing congestion, we will carve out 1-2 30 min slots during which time only seniors/immune compromised members can collect from reduced staff wearing protective gear. If members don't feel comfortable entering the courtyard, we are offering to pack up their produce and bring it to street level. Lastly, we will be offering delivery service for an additional fee.

Because many of our members are staying out of the city and aren't clear when they will return, we have less than 1/2 of our normal sign-ups thus far. Obviously that concerns me but hoping that in the coming weeks we all will be given more definitive dates of when our officials will reopen our awesome city!

Things may be different for my retail shop in Nolita.  Most than half my business is international and nationwide travelers.  I have the kind of product people usually prefer to try on. My over head must decrease significantly, by at least half over the next year to survive.  My online business need to increase tenfold. 

Definitely. People who want to sell, buy or rent homes Will still do it but things have to change and will be very different. Empty apartments, mostly rentals could eventually be entered by an agent with gloves disinfectant and masks. Stonehenge for rentals now has every apartment online with a video walk-through that you can see. This is a rental and rentals usually are not forever so you can get a pretty good idea of where you live. Regarding buying a home many people will not want to go into an occupied apartment having no idea if anyone has been sick there. On the flipside owners may not want strangers coming through and not knowing if they have been sick. I know I will have disinfectant wipes, gloves, booties and masks available for everyone but what it comes down to is the psychological factor for everyone.