Key Takeaways
Prash Patel | Force Agile
- Set realistic expectations for remote working
- Get ready as though you’re going to work
- Establish your working arrangement with family / flatmates
Robyn Pratt | Impact Consulting
- Focus on your business in a strategic manner
- Spread positivity, defeat the fear, own the mindset
- Now is a good time to invest in planning & training
Chris Peregin | Lovin Malta
- Adapt quickly, apply resourceful thinking, find the silver linings
- Communication is essential
- Consider pricing cuts to cover costs
Mark Weingard | Inala Hotels
- Inspire people, especially in their time of isolation
- Help each other out, help put food on the table for those that don’t have it
- Be patient, as a public we need to be less aggressive, less attacks on government
Steve Mercieca | Quicklets & Zanzi
- Set up a home office area, don’t work out of your bed
- Have group check-in and check-out times each day
- Use a platform like Slack to have a vibe and office-like environment
- Don’t panic, take it day-by-day, we are all in this together
James Ryder | Comedian
- Use social media to grow your following
- The entertainment industry will come back in full circle
- Advanced remote working is here, we just need to use it
Pierre Lindh | Ambassadör Events & iGaming NEXT
- This is a time of opportunity – the strongest will come out stronger
- Set laser-focused targets daily / weekly / monthly – Be accountable
- Have a 10 min conference call with your team every morning
- Use this time to learn something new
Claire Abela | FRANKS and Lucy Makeup Store
- Keep Spirits High
- Think Fast. Adapt. Take Action
- Don’t feed your mind with negativity
Tammy Fenech | Freelancer
- We’re all in this together, reach out, find like-minded people and connect to solve problems together
- There are many online platforms locally and abroad, that you can use to help you find work, especially for sole traders and freelancers
- The nature of the value you bring your clients does not have to change, the way you deliver it does
Igor Samardziski | Nexus
- Understand your basic costs
- Make a plan with your accountant
- Prepare for change
DJ Ruby | Professional DJ
- Perfect your art, don’t stop!
- Explore new revenue streams and methods to monetise your craft
- Keep hopefully and sharing positivity
Anthony David Gatt | Malta Enterprise
- Seek help from your government
- Schemes available on Malta Enterprise microsite
Daniel Lake | FNX Fitness
- Stick to a good routine and separate your weekends from weekdays
- Exercise
- Drink a lot of water
Finian Massa | ICT Solutions
- Ensure your tech is reliable and secure
- Create a rhythm of collaboration together
- Build a strong company culture, no matter the scenario
Dr. Alex Spiteri Gingell | Transcripta
- Encourage the use of paperless contracts, it’s efficient and safe
- Use this time to evaluate your work and life, and live better in the future.
- Look for new opportunities
Matthew Bartolo | Willingness Team
- Be creative and adapt, reinvent yourself
- Volunteer and do good for society
- Think back to times you thought you wouldn’t manage and you did – remind yourselves that you did and will manage again
Claire Mangion | Yoga Instructor
- Keep a routine
- Meditate everyday
- It’s ok to feel anxious
Faye Zammit | Remax
- Wake up early
- Keep a strong balance between your mental and physical health
- Plan your week ahead, keep going, keep busy
Ben Vincenti and Jonathan Azzopardi Frantz | Evently
- Manage all your expenses and negotiate all deals
- Focus on creating inspiring content for your business
- Keep being productive and relevant!
Dr. Gege Gatt | EBO.AI
- Crisis also leads to opportunities
- Overcommunicate
- Leaders must give clarity and create structure
Kim Shiel | The Dotted Line
- Stay close to your top people! Understand their priorities.
- Start brainstorming, chat to your team, get them involved with how you relaunch when the world opens up again!
- Be as positive as you can – get rid of all negativity
- Reinvent yourself
Matthew Kimberley | Most Handsome Man in Marketing
- Sales first, marketing second, execution third, admin last
- Set up a budget management system, know where you stand
- Setup a CRM and manage your pipeline
- To speak to the right person in a company, simply ask for help, don’t try and sell!