Running a small business is a rollercoaster ride at the best of times – and it certainly has been for LGBT+ entrepreneur Rowena Howie during the coronavirus pandemic.
Of course, so many have lost so much to COVID-19. Some have lost loved-ones and others are still experiencing ongoing health problems they fear may be permanent.
But it has also been a turbulent time for entrepreneurs and small businesses. In particular, many independent LGBT+ companies rely on retail, hospitality or entertainment for their income – all areas that have taken hard hits.
However they are not without champions. And Howie has been one of these. She has spent the pandemic fighting for the survival of her unique fashion boutique, Revival Retro, in central London.