With coronavirus upending the whole world, most activities having to do with ‘new business’ are in a holding pattern while we all wait to see what will unfold next.

During this strange COVID-19 scare, professionals are finding their typical interactions with clients, prospects and referral sources abruptly halted, postponed or altogether canceled. But, if you think those cancellations give you a pass to put your business development and marketing activities on pause, think again. Author Ray Davis has said, “a challenge only becomes an obstacle when you bow to it.” Despite all the craziness that currently exists surrounding the coronavirus, I submit there are a host of sanitary and safe business development and marketing opportunities for savvy professionals.

The Los Angeles Business Journal has recognized Equinox Strategy Partners as a nominee for its inaugural Emerging and Small Business Award that recognizes the leaders of emerging and small companies in Los Angeles who are making an impact and driving economic growth.