Case of a thriving entrepreneur in Covid-19 times

Reality is that this is a really bad time for business. Covid-19 has put a dent on 70 per cent of the businesses I know. One of my friends who runs an eatery tells me that his revenue has dropped by almost 80 per cent.  This is despite the fact that he has adjusted to the times by offering free food delivery. The curfew hasn’t helped his business either. My other friend is an events’ organiser and pre Covid-19, she had work every week and had contracted over 30 people on her staff. But since the Government instituted the public gatherings ban, her business has pretty much stalled.

She is now home full-time trying to figure out what to do. On the contrary, another friend, let’s call him Ben, seems to be taking it all in stride and milking the situation for all its worth. He has opened an errand and delivery service.  He explained to me that since his travel company is not making any money currently, he is using his skillset in dealing with bulk consumer orders in his new venture. It was easy for him to adjust. Even as we were having this conversation, he was dealing with a customer’s order.