A number of businesses are closing or slowing down over this time. So here are some tips on things you can do while business is quiet.

*Business Plan: Don’t have one? Visualise where you want your business to be in the future & how you can get there, new services/products? Create your own or download a free template.

*Social Media: Posting ad-hoc or when you have time? NOW is the time, think up a number of posts & schedule them for your social media. You can schedule in advance on Facebook or use a free program like hootsuite to get insta as well. While you are at it – INVITE all of your friends to like your page & ask them to please do the same.

*Filing: Bye Bye hard copies. Scan documents, put them in an easy to use system. Instead of rummaging through paper, find it with a quick search.

*Rearrange: Areas in your work not working? REARRANGE! Move things slightly, add a shelf, move item from one room to another or clean up. When it gets busier things should be where you need them to be.

*Suppliers: Looking to cut costs or replacing that ‘annoying’ supplier, do it now. Research suppliers & ask for advice from those in the same industry.

*Blogs: They take time but have potential mass exposure. Industry info, tips, FAQs etc. Write them now, then you just need to copy & paste as you want to post.

*Networking: Make contact with local chambers, facebook groups & businesses. Make new contacts, look for new ways to advertise & help others.

I hope this helps!

-Kaitlin-