The pandemic may have broken many things, but it did not break the resolve of our people. We have been blown away by the countless stories of small business owners, artists, creatives and folks in every profession. The resilience and the ability to pivot to survive has been beyond inspiring and below we’ve shared stories of how folks have adapted their business models and ways of operating.

Leon Gomez

Covid was a booster for my business, it helped me grow faster than I originally expected. During the pandemic people and their families still had the desire to gather and celebrate, obviously in a more intimate way where they could have safety protocols and enjoy high quality food at the comfort of their homes. Read more>>

Saria Ahmed

When Covid first hit, cities started shutting down while work-from-home measures were being declared, and for Bangladesh, it was mid-March of 2020. My company, The Flourist, was a very small initiative back then, located in the heart of the capital, with a niche clientele and only two employees. Operating in one of the most expensive cities in the world we banked on our clientele to reside in specific areas with a demographic who could match prices and still opt for luxury goods such as ours (cakes, in times of crisis, are definitely a luxury when so many people here struggle to gather 3 meals a day). Read more>>

Jackie Gough

Who could have possibly thought that a virus would take out the entire world? One day we were all just minding our own business, going to large events, 300 person weddings, concerts, festivals & conventions and then all of a sudden, we wouldn’t see that many people in one space again for nearly 2 years. At the time, I was working as an Event Manager & Catering Supervisor for a company that was really successful and all of a sudden I watched our events cancel one by one and the next thing I know, the doors closed permanently and I would never set foot in that space again. Read more>>

Irine Dong

Covid has changed people’s lifestyle and work habits. It reduced the outdoor activities for many families because of the Covid-spreading potential. People start to work from home, educating kids from home, social from home, and of course, eating at home. Therefore, I put more focus on delivery of my desserts to my costumers after covid break out. Partnered with many deliver platform and personal drivers to hand the items directly to customers with the same quality compare to the time before covid. Read more>>

Renee Armstrong

In 2019 when the idea of starting an online boutique came to my mind, I had no idea of the detriment that our country would face in the oncoming months. I simply thought I would be starting the boutique as an additional stream of income to an already successful corporate career. Little did the world know, Covid was coming to shake life as we knew it up. Read more>>

Steffa Mantilla

With covid, there’s been a lot more uncertainty with my clients in regards to their job security and how they want to handle their personal finance. Generally, people are becoming more money-conscious and conservative in their spending. I’ve seen an increase in people wanting to save up an emergency fund and pay down their debt. Read more>>