Virus-proof Your Small Business: 50 ways to survive the Covid-19 crisis by Douglas Kruger
The past two decades were among the most prosperous in history, with over a billion people lifted out of extreme poverty. Then 2020 hit, and, along with it, the coronavirus pandemic. The effect on economies will be extreme. What can small businesses do to survive the Covid-19 crisis? Business coach and author Douglas Kruger provides actionable answers, with a list of 50 practical ways your business can survive – and even thrive – during this time of uncertainty. Business survival entails a simple formula. You must achieve and maintain profits over costs. There are a remarkable number of creative things you can do to stay on the right side of this equation, provided you don’t lose your head. Do these things well and you’ll be able to keep your staff employed, continue to serve your customers, grow awareness of your brand, and even come out of this difficult period positioned for growth. *This is his ninth book with Penguin, with number ten due for release later this year, Penguin. Get your e-copy here.
Afterland by Lauren Beukes
The new dystopian novel Afterland is set in a world where 99,9% of males have died in
a pandemic. Males are a precious commodity as female scientists attempt to guarantee the survival of the human race in this new world. A mother and her disguised 12-year-old son are fleeing across a post-virus America, desperate to escape. One reviewer said it was like Blade Runner meets The Hand Maid’s Tale. The physical book will be launched when the bookstores are open, Penguin. Get your e-copy here.
