Are we finally going back to normal? Summer is officially here! We’ve made it through another rough winter, which was only made rougher by the pandemic. Most states are partially or fully open. It seems that after a lengthy lockdown we deserve to go out and celebrate every day! But what about your business? Do you have a reason for celebration?

The pandemic struck all business owners and individuals by surprise and nobody expected it to last that long. Even though it provided a lot of sorrow, those who didn’t break became more resilient. It’s safe to say that we all mastered video conferencing tools and remote work. What did the harsh times of the pandemic give you in terms of valuable lessons and takeaways?

The pandemic showed us that nothing is ever set in stone. Though planning and organization are valuable skills for any manager, so are flexibility and openness to change. You can plan all you want, but things happen and you have to adjust. What changes have you made to the way you run your business? Will these changes help you make it through another state of emergency, be it a global pandemic or a fast approaching deadline?

Do you think that we will ever go back to normal? Maybe, from the ashes of the pandemic emerges a new normal. We have learned to take better care of our bodies, and made keeping the safety of customers and staff a priority. We now understand the importance of hygiene in the workplace and at home. Finally, we have learned that being able to adapt to the situation is often far more valuable than sticking to the plan.

With our country’s return to normal or the rise of a new normal, we want to encourage you to implement the lessons you learned last year and, most importantly, stay safe!