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Small Business Post-COVID-19: Motivational Needs through Uncertain Times.

Stefanie Ertel1

  • 1Grace College of Divinity.

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Small businesses faced significant challenges due to COVID-19, requiring adaptation to new health standards. Understanding employee and customer needs is crucial for post-pandemic business motivation and success.

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Area of Science:

  • Business Management
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Post-Pandemic Recovery Strategies

Background:

  • COVID-19 significantly disrupted small business operations, necessitating closures and new health protocols.
  • The pandemic introduced unprecedented challenges, impacting physical spaces, employee well-being, and customer interactions.
  • Small businesses require strategic adjustments to navigate the post-COVID-19 economic landscape.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the key motivating needs of small businesses operating in the post-COVID-19 environment.
  • To provide insights for small business owners on adapting to the evolving business landscape.
  • To emphasize the importance of human-centric approaches in business recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on business impacts during the pandemic.
  • Analysis of data from a single-question survey targeting business needs.
  • Synthesis of information from publicly available resources on business resilience.

Main Results:

  • Businesses must address physical environment modifications and implement health/safety standards.
  • Recognizing and meeting the evolving needs of employees and customers is paramount.
  • Addressing diverse needs concurrently is feasible and beneficial for business continuity.

Conclusions:

  • Post-COVID-19 business success hinges on a holistic approach, considering operational, human, and community factors.
  • The study underscores that business is fundamentally about people and relationships, not solely metrics.
  • Small businesses need to prioritize community impact and interpersonal connections for sustainable growth.