Number: COVID19-04 Date: March 23, 2020 Re: Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland, Number 20-03-23-01, dated March 23, 2020, Amending and Restating the Order of March 19, 2020, Prohibiting Large Gatherings and Events and Closing Senior Centers, and Additionally Closing All Non-Essential Businesses and Other Establishments At this time, the Office of Legal Counsel recommends that the Administration interpret the above referenced Order as follows: (See complete list)

The recent coronavirus may be testing your business model and its viability. Accordingly, it has many business owners asking the questions, “Was I prepared? When this thing is over, will I go back to business as usual, or will I be the benefactor of valuable lessons- learned?” One of the hallmarks of business success is Location, location , location. Let’s look at some possible recalculations we might consider when it comes to your business location in 3 critical areas. Physical, Technical and Mental.

The Cornonavirus is a serious matter, but so is the survival of your business. Take the necessary precautions to protect your family, business, clients and other stakeholders, but remember, they will all suffer if your business fails. Keep in mind that your purpose is unconditional. It is impervious to highs and lows. It supercedes pandemics. The current crisis should reinforce that belief not depreciate it. Check out the Pandemic Crisis Survival Tips below. They should help with you navigate COVID-19 and as well as the next pandemic that comes along.

https://marketingpulpit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/show513_031320.mp3 On Friday Mar., 13th 2020 at 10:30 am, join Robert Gatewood MBA and Folasade the Accountant on the Marketing Pulpit radio show.   The team will discuss the Coronavirus, business development, accounting, marketing, branding, sales, bookkeeping, technology, website tips, social media, breaking news stories and more. On Friday’s show, Folasade will discuss money matters and accounting. She is a specialist who has helped many small businesses expand beyond their expectations. Folasade can be reached at www.accountingwithfolasade.com/ or 202.618.1297. Gatewood will climb onto the Pulpit at 11:15 am to deliver his