Virus Forces Businesses to Rethink How They Make Money

Virus Forces Businesses to Rethink How They Make Money
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NEW YORK—Many business owners are changing the way they make money as they attempt to recoup revenue lost to the coronavirus outbreak.

The changes can look subtle; for example, when owners of clothing stores decide to beef up their internet business. But often such adjustments involve an entire rethinking of the business model—the blueprint that encompasses the key aspects of running a company—with significant changes to staffing, technology, and inventory.