Last year’s pandemic made running a business harder than it’s ever been. Even with government aid, business owners had no time to cope with their new way of living, causing over 100,000 small businesses to close for good. As the pandemic finally reaches its close, businesses are facing a promising future. This new future isn’t without its challenges, such as providing new strategies to help businesses succeed in the post-pandemic world. Below is a list of books designed to help business owners cope with new challenges after Covid.
Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.)
Everyone’s had a rough year with Covid and politics. Tensions are high, and what better way to combat that with a little bit of humor? This book explains why humor is important in the workplace and how business owners can apply it to their own company.
Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius
If anything the pandemic has taught everyone, it’s that they need to be tougher in this unpredictable world. Self-discipline is key to facing new challenges facing business owners, and this book gives a complete guide on the history and application of Stoicism.
Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance
The pandemic has taught everyone a new way to do business, and that’s through the use of digital means. If someone wants to work remotely, that can happen. However, without that face-to-face value, building trust and communication is more difficult. This book teaches how to cope with not having employees around anymore to talk with, leading to a more successful business.
Remote Work Revolution: Succeeding from Anywhere
Remote work is still a staple after the pandemic. It opened a new way for employees to work for businesses, and it turns out that it’s very effective. Whether this trend will disappear with the pandemic or not, it’s still a good idea to learn the ropes of succeeding in a remote working environment.
No one knows exactly what the future is for businesses. So it’s best for business owners to equip themselves for anything. Whether it be another pandemic or if they want their business to go in a new direction, these books are here to help.