This is the 2nd episode of COVID Break, a new show that we started to help small business owners affected by the lockdown due to the Coronavirus outbreak.







Thousands and thousand of businesses across the world have been forced to shutdown, not only stressing out many entrepreneurs — but their employees too.



And that’s why I decided to create these online discussions — with both freelancers and small business owners — so that together, we can support each other as we go through this crisis.



Co-hosting this show with me is Dennis “Shoden” Abad – Guide and Video Strategist at DennisAbad.com.



GUESTS



* Fitz Villafuerte (ReadyToBeRich.com) – founder of personal finance, business, and investment website, Ready To Be Rich. Managing director of financial consultancy firm, Wealth Arki – co-founder of the freelancing marketplace, 199Jobs.com * Ditas Antenor – Food Stylist and Founder of HomeSarap Facebook Groups – the premier FB group focused on home-cooked food in the BF, Merville, MetroEast, Antipolo, Pasig, Makati/BGC areas * Herlene Somook – Co-founder and Marketing Director for Creative Labs, Blogger, and Domestic Diva * Rona Lallana – Executive Producer and Co-Founder of Sine De Oro Productions, a video production house specializing in digital commercials, brand documentary/films and international productions



TOPICS DISCUSSED



* Why you need to figure out what sets you apart from your competition.* Case studies of businesses that have adjusted to the new normal — yoga teacher, props man, ballet dancer (Lisa Macuja), photographer (Raymund Isaac), chef (Igi Boy Mulach), and many more.* Why you need to be in touch with your community during this Covid-19 lockdown.* Why it’s better to spend on advertising during this coronavirus pandemic crisis.* How to convert a tutorial center into online tutoring.* Is it okay to charge customers for online courses?* How business owners can diversify their investments.* Why it’s important to plan and do some analysis during these times.



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