{"id":14393,"date":"2020-04-28T09:00:42","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T13:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsup.wellnessliving.com\/blog\/?p=14393"},"modified":"2025-05-27T16:22:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T20:22:53","slug":"mistakes-business-owners-making-now-can-hurt-after-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/blog\/mistakes-business-owners-making-now-can-hurt-after-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Mistakes Business Owners are Making Now that Can Hurt Them After COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

The COVID-19 crisis has thrown us all for a loop, but now that the shock has worn off, it\u2019s time to fight for your business! This is a tough one because it\u2019s tempting to try and wait it out so you can get back to what you know, but now\u2019s not the time to bury your head in the sand.<\/p>\n

What should you do when you don\u2019t know the next step, feel insecure and are concerned about your business? Don\u2019t make the mistakes so many businesses are making, leaving them at a disadvantage when the pandemic ends. Here\u2019s a look at the most common mistakes companies are making and why you need to be proactive for your business to survive:<\/p>\n

1. Putting accounts on hold<\/h2>\n

Many businesses have opted to put client memberships on hold as a first step in handling the crisis. Don\u2019t self-sabotage by taking away your primary source of revenue! If you didn\u2019t have a back-up plan before, you need to create one\u2014and quickly. Stopping all income leaves you without the resources to build your business back up.<\/p>\n

Instead, give your clients options: offer a membership discount or keep memberships going with virtual memberships. Some clients will still need to put their accounts on hold, but still keep in mind that the health and fitness of your clients are what is important right now!<\/p>\n

With the right strategy you\u2019ll be prepared to provide the best service and value for your clients<\/a>:<\/p>\n