Originally Posted by
notquiteaff
Personally, I see a lot of small businesses that are marginally profitable go out of business when just a small percentage of the population decides that going out for dinner or shopping at a small boutique for non essential products right now is neither wise nor needed.
Agreed.
Although it will also depend on how innovative and quick-thinking they might be. For instance (if suitable), they could still stay in business if they implement a customer-friendly delivery service. Won't work in all cases though...