If you’re one of many entrepreneurs, you know that most of 2020 have forced you to adapt in many ways. You have to think about how you can adapt to the continuing changes to what’s now considered normal. And you’ve had to make decisions you probably didn’t want to. Other ones left you wondering if the new policy or guidelines will work.
There are moments when business owners wonder how you can handle this ever-changing world. This applies to the health of customers or clients and also changes in society. Sometimes you might feel alone. Other times you might know the right direction to take. All businesses have been forced to change in a crazy 2020, and entrepreneurs are no different. We broke down how entrepreneurs have been forced to adapt in the crazy year 2020 has been with partial data via USA TODAY below.
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25. Adapting Bookstores
Bookstores used to be one of the most popular places to hope if you want some reading material. There is something special about buying a new book (also if it is used). For many people, it’s the excitement of bringing the new reading material to your bookcase. After all, you can never have too many books.
While some people still feel this way, many other people have stopped going to bookstores in 2020 and the people who run them feel it. Even chains such as Barnes and Noble have noticed a decrease in foot traffic in 2020. Of course, this was only made worse a couple of months into 2020. While some have chosen to sell online, others have looked to set up appointments. They also include hand sanitizer for when people come in and before they leave.