Discussing Small Businesses and the Covid-19 Crisis

The Covid 19 crisis has undoubtedly affected everyone globally. Including but not limited to students, parents, companies and especially small businesses. Entrepreneur’s have been greatly affected by the current global crisis because of the economic shutdowns and lack of consumer confidence. As an interviewer at The Monthly I had the great pleasure of interviewing the founder of a new health-centered cafe called “Unicorn Noms”, Muneera Obaidli and the founder of Slime Sellers Bahrain, local student entrepreneur Layan Esfahani. We had the opportunity to discuss the effects of the Covid 19 crisis on their businesses and their mindsets as entrepreneurs in different industries. Throughout this interview, our interviewees touch on numerous significant topics such as business strategy, the role of social media and reacting to crisis in relation to Covid-19 crisis. Muneera and Layan offered great advice to young entrepreneurs, and this interview can definitely expand perspectives for those interested in the economy!

Article and Interview by Myron Saad 11C Video Editing by Alma Mahmood 11C and Sarah Arshad 11F