Consider the story of Vernon Teach & Learn, a small independent toy store in British Columbia. When pandemic restrictions forced the store to close its doors, the owners didn't see it as the end but as a challenge to be met with creativity.

Within days, they transformed their operations:

• They listed their entire inventory online and offered local curbside pickup and delivery.

• They created customized “boredom buster” activity kits for children suddenly stuck at home.

• They added video doorbells to safely manage multiple customer pickups.

• And later, they launched a mobile ice cream truck to bring their products and joy directly to neighborhoods.

These nimble, customer-focused innovations not only kept the business afloat but also deepened community loyalty, uncovered new revenue streams, and set the business on a growth path for the future.

The takeaway? You don’t have to be a tech giant to innovate. Sometimes the boldest moves come from the most unexpected places, driven by small business owners who choose creativity over complacency.

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