SE05 EP12: COVID-19 »»» eCommerce Isn't Closed, It is Very Much Open!

Actions to take in your eCommerce business right now in the wake of COVID-19   1. Stay safe - life is more important than anything else 2. Assess your supply chain and delivery partners
 3. Governments will want eCommerce to function
 4. Write to your customers immediately
 5. Organise remote working
 6. Communicate with your 3PL partners
 7. Ensure your Warehouse staff are safe
 8. Reach out to all service providers, see if you can secure any payment holidays
 9. It is not business as usual and so be empathetic in all of your communications, social media, email, etc
 10. Stay abreast on grants, loans and support from the government
 11. Facebook business grants


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