As the world moves to a more remote workforce, businesses across industries and markets are having to adapt. We asked leaders who have experience with making remote work effective to share their stories, lessons, and insights with us.

Tracie L James

As a result of COVID, I had to shift from planning in-person events to virtual and hybrid ones. It was necessary to learn about new platforms to convert existing events into virtual ones and still create a connected experience. I will continue to offer planning services for in-person, hybrid and virtual events. The versatility enables my clients to offer their events to more people and removes the boundaries of a physical location. Read more>>

Amanda Singer Jennifer Segura

Before covid as family mediators we pretty much always met with our clients in person and although we offered online mediation very few clients took us up on that. Then in March of 2020 we switched everything to online and conducted all of our mediations virtually as most industries had to. While we are offering limited in person meetings we find that clients are still primarily wanting to meet virtually for many reasons and plan to incorporate in person, virtual and even hybrid mediation meetings moving forward, which is not something we had intended to do prior to Covid. Read more>>

Crystal Peralta-Martinez

Covid may have actually been what truly created this business and turned it into what it is today. In early 2020 during the first wave of quarantine closures, I had a few followers on social media reach out to ask if I could create an embroidery kit based on a past finished hoop. From there, the lightbulb went off and my husband convinced me that this would be a great business model for us. Rather than create finished hoops to sell, why not spread the art of embroidery for others to enjoy – especially now that a good majority of the world (at that time) was stuck indoors and in search of something to keep themselves busy. Read more>>

Matthew Joseph Dagle

Covid changed my business with people not wanting to leave their houses and have less money for studio time. We had to make mobile rigs and bring the studio to clients at their own houses with a lower cost then the studio rate. Read more>>

Natalie Henley

Before the pandemic, we were remote 50% of the week in-person 50% of the week. During the pandemic, we made the decision to go remote full time and we never looked back. It’s been great, we’ve be able to: 1. Run best-in class virtual meetings with clients
2. Create more efficiencies 3. Build up things like virtual brainstormig 4. Develop a process for virtual team building (e.g. Zoom happy hours, slack channels, virtual holiday parties, etc.) 5. Recruit more diverse talent across the country Read more>>

Renee Johnson

Covid-19 has allowed me to broaden my product base. We started out selling Press-On nails at the beginning of Covid-19 and now we’ve added Cuticle Oils to our product line, that come in six different scents. Read more>>

Tina Frantz

For me the remote aspect of being an ‘e-designer’ is incredibly exciting. I had experienced it during a short stint working for a Silicon Valley tech start-up prior to the the pandemic, and this is where I fell in love with the technology behind being a primarily online designer. Being able to design inside a client’s actual space in 3D and produce such gorgeous, photorealistic renderings is a no-brainer approach to selling a design idea. So, during the pandemic, I did a ton of research, a ton of networking, and expanded my business to be able to offer this kind of service to clients on my own. Read more>>

Alexia Butts

Interior design is traditionally an in-person service. As a designer I spend a lot of time in my clients’ homes, meeting with vendors and contractors on job sites. Covid changed everything. Since covid, I’ve had all had to readjust how we meet and execute design projects safely. Up to 50% of my projects and services are done digitally. E-Design unlike traditional design services is the perfect option for those who love to DIY home decor projects but seek the expertise and guidance of an interior designer. Read more>>

Adreon Patterson

Being an introvert, I’ve created a space that allows me to work within my home by upgrading my workspace and gaining access to the latest technology. Plus. I’ve made myself and my work accessible online enough to have potential clients seek me out. Read more>>