{"id":1841,"date":"2020-04-01T18:02:52","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T07:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-au\/blog\/?p=1841"},"modified":"2026-04-29T02:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T16:30:32","slug":"keep-your-business-moving-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-au\/blog\/keep-your-business-moving-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips to keep your business moving during the coronavirus outbreak"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) is taking a heavy toll, with some customers staying away, employees advised to work from home and disrupted supply chains. Meanwhile, some clients may be wary of doing business because of fears that orders won\u2019t be fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how can you keep your business moving during this time of uncertainty? Read this article for tips to help your company and employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep communication lines open<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Communication is always important, but in times of difficulty, open, honest, relevant and regular communication with employees, customers and suppliers is essential. The fact that almost everyone is being impacted by coronavirus means almost everyone will understand your predicament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s an email, phone call, statement on your website or comment on social media, stress that you understand the anxiety and concerns your stakeholders are facing, then highlight the action you\u2019re taking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make it clear you want two-way communication \u2013 a conversation with clients, employees and suppliers \u2013 and that you\u2019re always ready to listen. Explain that during difficult times, you\u2019re ready to be creative in the way you work with them to keep business moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also important to communicate with your bank, lender or shareholders. As well as asking for advice and extra help, let them know if you think you might suffer cash flow problems or you\u2019re concerned you might be about to go into the red.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On 26 May, we held our first Sage Advice Live<\/em> virtual event. <\/em>Watch our video to hear from our panel on how their businesses have navigated the challenges of COVID-19, what the future business landscape will look like, and tips on how you can survive and thrive.<\/p>\n

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