Seeking the light

It has been a devestating year for businesses of all shapes and sizes, thanks to the all-encompassing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, but there is still hope for a brighter future

- Emily Venn

Whatever the size, shape or activity of your business, Covid-19 will have hit it hard. While these are indeed dark times and we face an economic crisis comparable with the Great Depression of the 1930s, are there ways to find hope and optimism?

Since Covid-19 reared its ugly head, uncertainty has swept the globe, leaving customers feeling anxious and worried. It has brought immense strain on those in the hospitality sector and everyday retailers. Business offices and events have been closed or cancelled, with numerous staff either furloughed or made redundant. The truth is that Covid-19 has exposed everything that is vulnerable: our trust in the government, the fragility in our healthcare system, the unreliability of supply chain systems and business operations. But what if this whole experience has made us reflect positively on the way we conduct our lives?