#272: How to Pivot Your Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Caitlin Lucian, Owner of Strength & Grace Boutique

18 Aug 2020 · 35 min
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18 Aug 2020 · 35 min

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Caitlin Lucian, owner of Strength & Grace Boutique in Sandy Hook, CT, pivoted her apparel store during early COVID by moving to online sales via Shopify and Facebook, selling face masks, and offering local delivery. She reopened June 6 with strict safety protocols and credits community, word-of-mouth, and inventory planning to surviving 2020.

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January 2019

March 6–15 (2020)

June 6

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