Here's a look at what some business owners are doing to remain up and running
But that hasn't stopped business owners across the country from getting creative to try and stay afloat.
"I am investing more time in social media marketing right now," she told CNN."Engaging with my followers hosting giveaways." "Frankly, my art and photography services are not a necessity and sales are definitely down," she said."I understand, though. That's the reality of the current state of our economy...when the world recovers, I'll be able to open my art gallery for exhibit showings and events again."McCartney is participating in the Front Porch Project, an effort organized by photographers around the country to help support charities by shooting"porchraits.
"The pandemic has swallowed our business just like many others," Napolitano told CNN."We are the product." The company has also started free, daily broadcasts on Facebook Live for families struggling with something to do during the day. So far, the videos are averaging about 1,000 views per live class.
After being closed for one day and"feeling helpless, with literally nothing to lose," the studio decided to put a few of its core art classes online. It also began selling art kits and activity packs. Viridian Art does not anticipate transitioning back completely to a traditional art studio, even after businesses start to recover post-pandemic.
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