Businesses that open early around here will lose my business permanently.

[pwb]

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I am just funny that way. Make them pay for their negligence .

[jimfields33]

1. It's going to be interesting how this plays out

I think Texas retail to go may help some businesses. But some specialty shops say it won’t help them because they get different items everyday that can’t be known from outside. Still better then nothing I suppose. I was thinking if I had a shop in Houston I’d put items outside but have a way to block customers from crowding but they’d be able to point to what they wanted and I’d grab it for them. I guess you do what you can.

[redstatebluegirl]

2. I noticed on facebook that the three restaurants we like are all saying they will not open May 1.

They say they will continue to do carryout and delivery but will not open their dining rooms until late May at the earliest. One said it may cost them their business but it would not be right to open. Our mayor is under a lot of pressure because crazy Governor Stitt is opening things up and she won't do it.

[Victor_c3]

3. I see your point, but that might be a bit harsh

Especially for the mom-and-pops. They’re desperate to earn an income and are stuck between doing what’s right for public health and putting food on their tables.

The larger corporations are getting bailouts out the butt, I say screw those guys.

[Hortensis]

12. Agree. I'll do it on a case-by-case. Some with light

traffic, adherence to protective guidelines, and no hands-on services, should be as safe as going to any of the officially "essential" businesses.

Our local WalMart's plant section has been open while local nurseries are closed. Would those be committing a moral crime by opening carefully?

[hack89]

4. Too much longer and you will lose THEM permanently.

I support the closures but I also understand that peoples businesses, dreams and futures are being destroyed in front of us. If I risked the absolute loss of everything I had spend my entire life building, I am not sure what I would do.

[Wawannabe]

18. Excellent point!!!!

My bf in business for 10 HARD years. 2020 was starting to pay off but now even the savings will be gone - to rent for an empty business. His is a bar and will be last allowed to reopen. It is BAD!

[sfstaxprep]

5. These Businesses Have ONE Shot

Once a completely open business gets a report of an infected employee or customer, they're finished for the duration of this crisis, and probably permanently.

[pstokely]

6. when should they open?

since some places will open earlier than others

[pwb]

7. I guess my point here is customers are watching.

Customers will have the final say in all this. If a place you go to is reckless during this pandemic they probably are reckless in business. We are watching and remembering. It is not how fast businesses can open, it is when we feel safe to do anything.

[2naSalit]

16. +1

I feel the same way, but I'm not much of a consumer anyway.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

8. Post mooted. Thx . . . nt

[pwb]

10. Fixed it.

[blaze]

9. If a business is on the "can open" list

Are they still eligible for $$$ assistance?

Or are they now faced with a do or die decision?

[SWBTATTReg]

11. Interesting challenge...I wonder how many insurance companies will pay out business claims if...

a business reopens for business and then a customer gets sick (and perhaps die). What business in their right mind would open in such conditions, being that 1 lawsuit (wrongful death, or something similar) could bring down the entire business?

I think that if faced w/ such an issue, it won't be worth the risk.

[pwb]

13. Customers will decide even after the all clear is sounded.

Will we want to sit in a booth that has someones head a foot behind yours? In a bar with fixed stools close together? Customers will look around and if we don't see changes, see ya.

[SWBTATTReg]

14. Really! You're totally right too. Businesses see pitfalls, customers see pitfalls, in fact,

everyone but the republicans see pitfalls opening up too early.

Just how blind are these people (republicans)? Are they not talking to anyone?

[pwb]

15. It is the Media pushing business openings when

they should ask when will we come and will we come again after what we see. Staged openings will not us bring.

[uponit7771]

22. "Viruses and disease are typically not an insured peril unless added by endorsement"

... this is from this link, I don't know if viruses are covered under business interuption insurance or even coverage especially when the business doesn't do what the CDC recommends for the area

[SWBTATTReg]

24. ahh...the business that still 'messed' up are still going to get the a&&es sued. Whether or not

business is covered by insurance...

[uponit7771]

25. +1

[leftyladyfrommo]

17. They can open but I don't think they are going to have any

business.

People are afraid abd will be until this all settles down.

[Wawannabe]

19. Do you pay thousands of $ a month for an empty building?

Do your employees call you daily crying?
Wondering? Asking to borrow money?

Think about that. It is happening and a business owner will have a HARD decision to make.

[pwb]

20. Businesses can write off rent as a loss if they are closed

and as an expense when they are opened.

[Wawannabe]

21. At tax time next year

Not today.

[uponit7771]

23. Yeah, that's like running back into a burning building with a wet clothe over ones mouth to

... cook hamburgers.

It will add little to no net positive help in the long run