COVID-19 and the Survival of Small Businesses

The PPE Podcast

In this episode, we speak to Farhan Firdaus, a venture builder, business advisor and technopreneur. With COVID-19, experts have warned that the greatest economic casualty will be small businesses and medium-sized firms. However, Farhan Firdaus shares with us that the uptake of technology can be a leveller for troubled traditional small businesses. Amidst the widespread economic hardship, some businesses have been noted for their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). We also discuss the balance between CSR and profitability, as the markets brace for an 'economic reset’.