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  • Writer's pictureMichelle Ombrero

Business Survival During Pandemic

The current pandemic situation has changed the life of everybody not just the business owners but the hardest hit are the workers, employees and the ordinary people who belong to the workforce industry. With the onset of job loss, company retrenchment , business closing here and even internationally, there are still some businesses who strive to survive and keep the spirit to battle and adapt to the pandemic season.


Below are the list of business which opened up new doors during pandemic:


1.Handmade products business

With people being bound at their houses, they tend to be more creative and develop their skills.

Optimizing their unique opportunity to turn their passions and skills to business and avenue for income.


2. Face masks business

Wearing a face mask is now part of our day to day fashion ensemble. All LGU’s and even worldwide regulated the use of face masks at all times. This trend has helped the textile industry to live up to the trend and somehow help the sew-maker continue to provide for their living.


3. Delivery and errand business

Many senior citizens and even kids are not allowed to go out from their houses. Thus this has increased the demand on home delivery business in food and even to any other essential materials needed at your home.


4. Pet products and services business

One positive trend that has emerged out of this pandemic is the stay at home regulations as well as the huge spike in pet adoptions. Many people became fond of taking care of pets and most popular is the dogs and cat and they call themselves “fur-parents”.


5. Freelancing business

This sector of business has suddenly grown in numbers with the rise of some business closing down and retrenchment is their only way to survive. Freelancing has also become the fall-back of jobless workers for their family’s survival and sustaining their daily living needs. Nature of freelance works offers different of skill set that can help any business owners unload many task from their daily routine.


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