The one thing I
have noticed within the six months that sent us leaving the corporate world and
into our home lives. Is that do you notice businesses they were impacted but
that major conglomerates were not impacted as much as people think they were.
If you look at the bigger picture do you remember the long lines of people who
were waiting to buy food, clothing, and other essential items in the lines
going all the way back to parking lots or the end of the grocery stores and
other buildings.
Businesses were
not really impacted in that way because remember they were still receiving customers
who needed items for their households. Some people were walking out of their
stores with racks of items. You do remember the toilet paper, Lysol thieves who
were trying to rack up with all of the bottles on the shelves that it made the
cost of Lysol go up to $7.00 dollars and they increased it online too. Now why
am I mentioning this because you have to remember that in the end it’s still
business and it still affects the economy. Whether if you were spending money
online, going to brick and mortar buildings, or you were going in person to buy
items.
It is all relative
to the economy it really never stopped the cycle when it came to business. Part
of the businesses that were impacted was major corporations with their
employees. Employees were let go obviously due to health precautions for
everyone to remain safe at home to prevent the virus. The department of health
offices suggested we would all have to remain at home with our families. Do you
notice even with the generous amount of unemployment checks from the CARES ACT
and the FEMA Relief program that business really didn’t stop actually. People
became more creative and innovative to find ways to stay afloat. Whether you
are an entrepreneur, working in retail, merchandising, fashion, tech business, phone
carrier business, or customer service you notice they bounced back in different
ways. They were still making profits from customers who were home or who risked
their lives to make sure the economy stayed afloat.
So I noticed after
looking at the amount of money that was given to me. I am saying given because
this was an unexpected gift believe me. I was working making a decent salary
that I would have been able to put some money to the side before I was laid off
due to the pandemic and I knew ok this
is going to impact my income and what I need to make for the future. The
blessing for me was I worked the whole year before and prior so I felt secure
because I knew I could apply for unemployment and I would be able to rely on it
until we are able to go back to the office in the future and to continue on
with my other jobs. So I applied along with the other 20 million people who
decided to apply as well. So while I was collecting my unemployment benefits
one thing I noticed was business never really ceased at all. The one thing I noticed with people found
more innovative ways to help the economy and small business to continue earning
some profits.
People created
masks at home, making designs from fabrics that would protect others faces.
That would be breathable and manageable when they were out in public. People
have been matching masks to their outfits coordinating everything as they go
along throughout their day. Now aside from street vendors, online vendors who
have been using apps to sell that helped a lot with the tech world, fashion
industries, and business. Major conglomerates like Target, Wal-Mart, You Tube,
and Staples have all been profiting during this pandemic and able to not lose
business. Staples stores were selling
stationery, office supplies, fax machines, laptops, printers, and book bags. They
were making money with their rental computer service from customers. Every
customer who I saw I noticed and I paid attention they were money while people
were not just working from home. They would come inside the Staples stores and
benefit from their business too. They also
were selling PPE for Covid-19 protection. Making sure to restock for all of
their customers.
Remember I saw how
the city shut down in March and I paid attention to how the reopening happened
in July with the curbside pickup, the outdoor seating for restaurants, and how
it played a part for everyone. Everyone has been impacted by the rebirth of
business in the pandemic. Remember every time you walk into a store you’re
supporting a business and company. It’s not just about you but that owner and
the founder of that business. So it made me reevaluate how I deal with business
in every industry. That’s what made me realize how people have not been hurting
as much as we think they were. People were just finding other ways to start
businesses for themselves and keep other companies afloat. So in a way we did
come together whether you are a small mom and pop shop, a major conglomerate,
or an online website who is earning profit. You know that people were finding a
way to keep surviving throughout the
pandemic. So in a way we have reached a rebirth of business in this chaotic,
confusing, and difficult time. There has been a silver lining when it comes to
business.
Here are some
businesses I notice they are not going anywhere….they are staying afloat and
will continue to make creative strides with the times. These are stores are in
New York City and throughout the country that I have been supporting and will
continue to support as we come out of the rebirth of the economy, corporate life, employment, and business.
1.
Hilton they offered all essential employees
discounts and assisted them with their lodging and visits whether they were
traveling or some people needed a break.
2.
YouTube.com- they have been helping parents
teach their children virtually and have been keeping us entertained.
3.
Target
4.
Amazon.com
5.
Online fashion boutique stores many of these
businesses affect the business industries in China. Rosewe.com, Chicme.com,
Shein.com
6.
Discount stores for clothing for
women/men-Danice, Rainbow Shops, and Joyce Leslie, Burlington, and Marshalls.
These companies continue to receive customers daily.
7.
United States Postal Service/Fed Ex/UPS these
companies never waivered when it came to lack of customers. They continue to
earn support in business.
8.
Grocery stores because of their essential need
for our survival for nutrients, healthy eating habits, and to benefit our
energy and exercise. They were the primary stores that we needed. Special Thank
you to Fairway, Whole Foods, Key Food, Morton Williams, Aldi’s, Stop & Shop,
Shop Rite, and Cherry Valley for making sure they practiced social distancing
guidelines and they kept all of us healthy during this time. They didn’t get
scared or close off they stuck in the fight for all of us.
9.
Ebay.com one of the major websites that really
have helped during this time with benefits for consumers.
10. America’s
Best I want to thank them for their business and service. Not only providing
people with their eye glass and contact lens exams but also they practiced
social distancing guidelines by separating their chairs and keeping everyone
separate. Also providing temperature checks.
11. Home
Depot- we have been quarantined those who have been home they have been
redecorating their homes and able to reinvent their houses. They aren’t losing
any customers at all and they have received business too.
12. Barnes
and Noble they are still profiting practicing social distance guideline,
curbside pickup, and if you enter their stores they require you wear your mask
as well. They haven’t been hurting because people have been reading at home of
all ages and backgrounds. Preparing their kids for school whether they enter
class part-time, or will continue learning virtually at home. The point we can
never have too much information and knowledge.
13. Nike.com- they’re not going anywhere they
still continue to strive as well. People
need sneakers, athletic, and leisure wear when they are exercising and working
out at home or in public.
14. New York City Transit System-buses, LIRR,
Metro-North, and subway lines/New York Taxis- They can’t go anywhere we need
them for everything in order to survive, get around the city.
15. Spectrum-Thank
you for continuing to provide great service-I just wanted to give you a shout
out because you have been providing everyone with internet, business, and cable
service. Plus they offered discounts for businesses who were impacted
financially, closed their small businesses and stores. They offered discounts
for all of their new customers who needed assistance financially to restart
their business.
16. Duane Reade/Walgreens/CVS Pharmacy-they’re
keeping us alive during this time so you have to thank all of these stores and
their employees who made sure they kept everyone safe and healthy.
17. Beauty/Hair
Supply Stores-they found a way even if they opened the stores partially or
worked part-time. They made sure that every woman or man could continue to look
decent. You have to thank them cause they keep us feeling great emotionally,
mentally, and psychologically.
18. Dunkin
Donuts-keeping people energized, alive, and awake during this busy time.
19. Travel
web sites creating discounts for everyone who needed to get away. Amtrak,
Airline websites. You have to thank them for providing great service and making
sure they stayed afloat.
20. The most important essential business
obviously are our hospitals so thank you to all of the people who are waking up
every day and coming into your office to support the thousands of people every
single day who need you during this pandemic whether it is not related to
Covid-19 or not. They can’t go anywhere
because we need them every single day and obviously that relationship will
always be reciprocal. We need them for ever major life event and when they
unexpected happens in our journey. So thank you to everyone around the globe
staying up late, waking up early leaving your comfortable bedside, you are the
true heroes, and are making the greatest sacrifice for everyone.
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