Innovative Ways Businesses Are Adapting During the COVID-19 Pandemic
What do free vibrators, curbside balloons, and toilet paper gifts have in common?
These are just a few of the ways businesses are adapting during the COVID-19 madness.
We've gathered some fun stories from real life businesses + business owners who are getting creative with their work. May these inspire you find unique ways of working during the next couple of weeks!
Fun Pivots to the Business
Instead of making vodka, Air Co. turned their ethanol stash into highly coveted hand sanitizer.
Ritas Roots will show you how to grow your own darn vegetables and enlist the help of your kids. Can I get an amen?
Roadside Blooms will deliver flowers to your doorstep and teach you how to make a badass arrangement that would make Martha Stewart proud.
Maybe all this hunkering down caused you to notice some home projects that need attention. Root Down Designs, is offering virtual consultations on DIY projects, updates, and renovations.
Helping a sister out.
Social distancing got even better when Bellesa starting giving away free vibrators. Yep, you read that right!
Had to cancel your wedding? Zola is offering free support to brides and families as they navigate this madness.
Recently had a baby? If you find yourself at home without pads, squirt bottles, mesh underwear, ice pads, nursing pads, and nipple cream, Mor For Moms will send it to you free. Rockstars!
Private Shopping Appointments
You can support a small business and still get your retail therapy fix at Julep with a private shopping appointment.
Spreading Joy, Not Germs
Charleston Max, a 4-year old yellow lab and his owner, spread joy by dropping off boxes of Krispy Kreme donuts to friends & business owners. Can we send our address, please?!
The KLH Group is using this time to spread love, not fear, by delivering special gifts to children in need.
Halle Tecco is offering donations of $10k to up to 5 small non-profits to cover immediate needs. What a badass!
Holy City Sailing will give you a free roll of toilet paper when you book a charter, while Nico Restaurant is throwing a roll in to-go food orders!
Delivering Goodness
Cravings in Wilmington, NC will deliver insanely good cinnamon rolls and other healthy bites to your doorstep.
Desperate for a good meal that isn’t Pop Tarts & Pringles. Dining at a Distance shows you what restaurants are open and how you can get their delicious food. Several cities across the US + world are available!
Curbside Pick-Up
It’s all the rage. Order in advance, drive up, and get it. We’ve seen examples of everything from balloons, to bagged lunch, and even a fish fry. God help your car after that!
Free *Awesome* Advice
Mark Cuban is answering business questions, but you may have to get in line.
Need some expert HR advice right now? Pat Eardley is sharing some incredible updates on topics that we know are top of mind if you have a team!
Online Classes & Events
We’re delighted to see so many yoga, meditation, gyms, and fitness studios shifting to online offerings, including Dance Church, Urban Yoga, Generator Lab, Black Swan Yoga, The Works, and more!
Hatch Tribe is even hosting our signature Speed Meet + Greet in a completely germ-free, virtual environment. Join us from anywhere in the world to network with fellow business owners next Tuesday, March 25th!
Creative Work Spaces
When Starbucks closed its doors, lots of people lost their work spaces. Daron Roberts, former NFL coach and dad to 5 kids was no exception. Check out where he’s found a quiet space to work.
Just for Fun
Desperate for a good conversation with someone you’re not quarantied with? Matt Hampton’s got you. He’s launching a new Coronavirus edition of 100 Connections.
Quaran-tennis...yep, it’s exactly like it sounds.
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