Posts tagged coronavirus
How My Business Pivoted in the Pandemic
How My Business Pivoted in the Pandemic

As I've started to reflect on the last few months and what changes have happened, my initial thought was that nothing really changed in my business. After all, I run my business entirely online, and even local client communication is done via email and phone calls - so what did I even have to change?

Despite that fact, I actually did need to pivot my business in a few different ways, and when I started to really dig in I was surprised at all the things I changed to not only stay afloat, but keep moving forward. Here's what I did:

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Business, Five Minute MarketingMaria Grace Photographyfive minute marketing, online blog, online marketing, online business, coronavirus
Five Creative Ways to Announce Your Business Re-Opening
Five Creative Ways to Announce Your Business Re-Opening

Maybe it’s been months since your business had to close its doors, but now things are finally starting to re-open! The problem is that this is true for everyone in your niche, and it’s easy to get drowned out in the noise of announcements from every corner of the internet. How can you stand out as your business opens its doors again? Here are five creative ways to make your announcement and get attention from past and future customers.

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Five Minute Marketing, BusinessMaria Grace Photographyfive minute marketing, coronavirus, creative business ideas, small business marketing, marketing advice, free marketing, online marketing
My Top 7 Must-Have Quarantine Items
My Top 7 Must-Have Quarantine Items

While I hope I never get used to being quarantined at home, I have gotten in the swing of things a lot more than at the end of March when every day felt like a challenge. With no people to see and all my events cancelled, I’ve found myself in the push-and-pull of having more time in some areas and much less time in others. Some days I’m incredibly productive, and other days I just sit and read for hours (while Willow sleeps, anyways).

Regardless, there are a few things that have been my lifeline during this time, so I’m sharing them today. There are new finds (a fun podcast, a very simple app) and some of my trusty fallbacks that have been with me for years. Read on for some at-home inspiration, and let me know what YOU can’t live without right now!

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PersonalMaria Grace Photographycoronavirus, quarantine life, that sounds fun podcast, ali on the run podcast, val marie paper, coleman, run fast eat slow cookbook, things to do at home
How Your Business Can Prepare for the Coronavirus
How Your Business Can Prepare for the Coronavirus

As I write this, COVID-19 has just been labelled a pandemic by the World Health Organization, and last night flights to and from Europe were suspended in the United States. What started as a major issue in China is now spreading to the world, and while I thankfully do not personally know someone infected by the disease, everyone has felt some kind of impact. In fact, many businesses are currently scrambling to make up for lost revenue, ensure cleanliness in their stores, and deal with this crisis in the best, safest way possible.

So as a small business owner, what can and should you do to prepare for the coronavirus and its ensuing effects? Here are a few quick tips…

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BusinessMaria Grace Photographycoronavirus, covid-19, pandemic