Conducting quality business in tough times is never easy, and usually it is not aboutmore money or more sales, it is about survival of the company and keeping the steady money flow.Covid-19 outbreak is now probably one of the most memorable things that happened in a very long time. And of course, people were not ready. Not by a long shot. 

And everybody will pay the price.But, what will wholesale businesses do?

What they actually can do?

Sure, standard measures are something that you simply must do. Cleaning the facilities, offices, warehouses and regular disinfection of workers and so on. But, how do one business maintain to deliver goods, receive goods, or how do one business overall continues to do well without losing clients, money and resources?

If your business was conducted through direct contact with people, or through van sales, or maybe you had a sales agent who did all the work for you… Well, now is time to change the strategy. Even phone calls are not relevant anymore, because the majority of people are staying at home and contacting company lines will be a limited option.

So, distancing is desirable and contact with others must be kept at a minimum and only when necessary. And on the other hand, wholesale must be done through physical contact. Only option it to minimize that contact and make it only when delivering goods or receiving goods. Everything else can and must be done in some different way. 

Suggestion that comes to mind is: GO FULL DIGITAL. And that is a very simple and elegant solution.

Now, everybody is online. Everybody uses their smartphones and everybody is on social media. (NOW even more than before this COVID-19 outbreak took place) Suppliers and shops can easily establish contact through different networks, databases, chat platforms, emails, or simply through social media channels. Platforms like Amazon, E-bay, Ali-express are good for the end customers because they can buy everything there without leaving their home. However, platforms that connect businesses are very rare in Qatar. And now it would be a good time to be able to find new shops or suppliers online from only one place.With that in mind, check D’Butler platform that connects suppliers and shops. It is available on Play Store and Apple store and also on web: dbutler.qa. With D’Butler, you can finish your wholesale deal in couple of minutes. D’Butler also provides transportation for every order.

Conclusion: Use resources that are at your disposal. Keep distance from others but at the same time be connected with everyone through right platforms, social media channels and applications. Use this outbreak the best way possible and have in mind: everyone is home and everyone is online