Which has more flexibility between online and offline businesses?

[Kross]

A business has to be flexible to be able to adapt to changing business conditions. That's the reason some businesses are still standing after so many years.

Between an online business and an offline business, which is more likely to be more flexible and adaptive to change?

 

[King Belieal]

I think Online businesses are not always built to be very rigid and that helps them to be more flexible.

 

[Augusta]

I think it is the online business you can be in online business for a very a long period and it is always open to buyers at any time if the day.

 

[Springtime]

I think online businesses have more flexibility. They do not need to rent a place with contract. Also, when business is not good, you can scale down your business easier.

 

[eLdavis]

While the offline business can be flexible, i feel the online business has more advantage in this aspect.

 

[Trush Jodie]

Most online businesses don't really need structural adjustments to be able to adapt quickly to changes.

 

[Augusta]

They can be run from anywhere with an internet connection, and there are no traditional opening hours, allowing for 24/7 operation. Online businesses generally offer more flexibility

 

[Fidelia]

I think Online businesses are more flexible. They can easily be scaled up or down as the situation demands without affecting the business.

 

[freelancermaria]

I believe online businesses offer more flexibility since they don't need a physical storefront. There are instances when physical businesses must close and relocate because they aren't successful, but with an online business, that isn't necessary.

 

[Min George]

An offline business seems to be more difficult to adjust to changes. For online business, it might just take tweaking of algorithm and the change is effected.

 

[Fidelia]

A mega online business might not be easily flexible as a small offline business. The scale of the business plays a role in perceived flexibility.

 

[kit_hung]

I think online businesses have more flexibility. They do not need to rent a place with contract. Also, when business is not good, you can scale down your business easier.

Absolutely online business has a lot of freedom. You don't have the stress of paying rent every month or signing a long-term contract. You can start small at home and still reach many customers without having a physical store.

Also, if you see that the business is not going well, you can quickly reduce costs. You don't have many employees or rent debts. You can change products or the way of selling without affecting your system too much. That makes online business easy for many.

But it also requires learning digital skills. Not everyone knows how to use networks well. With hard work and patience, you can grow your business. Don't give up even if the beginning is difficult. Every step you take is meaningful.

 

[Kross]

Offline businesses can be more flexible than online businesses somehow especially when the changes has to do with tweaking the backend.