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Gratitude Journal 2020: Words That Got Us Through 2020 Thanks To BJ’s Business Owners
As the COVID-19 shutdown drew on, causing quite a few of these places to shut down temporarily if not permanently, word began to spread about all of the international families trying struggling to keep their respective businesses afloat. That is how the ” Happy Home, Happy Business” series was born – as a way to introduce Beijing families to those among them responsible for the places we hold so near and dear to our hearts.
11 WeChat Groups You Should Join Right Now
Navigating the rapids of a fast-moving, ever-changing Beijing can be impossible without the help of the all-important WeChat groups to let you know what’s happening where when and how.
Happy Home, Happy Business: “I Have Learned the Importance of Emotional Support”
In the long run, I think there will be even bigger changes such as in customers’ habits and perceptions caused by the re-discovery of the preciousness of our health. I believe that this will influence the food choices in the future leading to more health-conscious and mindful consumerism.
Happy Home, Happy Business: “House Chores Can Be Organized Like a Business!”
East Beijing saw its occupancy rate drop from 85% to 2% almost overnight, so General Manager Christian Kronast has had to put his motivational hat on to try and boost his team’s morale.
How One Beijing Mom Is Making Fashion Waves With African Jewelry
Entrepreneurs like Polina Gumba are responsible for the recent injection of African art and fashion into China’s fashion-obsessed market. Gumba, originally from Kazakhstan, has been in the business of sourcing and supplying beautiful pieces for several years.
Happy Home, Happy Business: “Nothing Lasts Forever”
For Adam Myott, General Manager at Grand Hyatt Beijing these months of inconvenience and separation are a small price to pay for the world going back to a relative state of normalcy as soon as possible.
Happy Home, Happy Business: ‘Be Prepared for Changes’
For a lucky few empty-nesters, quiet retirement can be staved off by pursuing passion projects. Some continue to work well into old age, meaning their children worry less about them and their financial security.
Happy Home, Happy Business: ‘The Winter has Passed’
In this series, we talk to expat-entrepreneurs and find out what they’re doing to remain successful in business, and happy at home.