source: https://davidstaughton.com.au/impact-of-corona-crisis-industries-and-australian-economy/

Industries heavily impacted by the Co-Vid19 Crisis?

• Travel & Tourism – Airlines, Bookings, Entertainment, Hotels, Chinese Travellers, Luxury Goods, Transport
• Group Events & Activities – Conferences, Expos, Sports, Arts, Weddings, Venues, Gyms
• Hospitality & Small Group Activities – Pubs, Clubs, Casinos, Cafes, Bars, Restaurants
• Education – Universities, Schools, Childcare
• Personal Services Providers – Allied Medical, Dental, Nails, Hair, Beauty, Cosmetic Surgery, Tattoos
• Most Retailers and many traditional “face to face” Businesses
• All businesses and services directed to CLOSE DOWN by the Government

Businesses & Organisations that will probably continue operating during Corona Crisis? (least affected industries)

• OUTDOOR Industries like Farming, Infrastructure Construction, Building Services & Garden Maintenance,
• INDOOR Services Businesses that can Work from Home like Software Tech Businesses, Professional Services, Allied medical and other Office Workers
• ESSENTIAL Services needed for survival (see below)
• GOVERNMENT Services

These Industries will be LEAST Affected by the Corona Crisis downturn and their employees who continue to earn a salary make good potential target markets during the downturn

Crisis-Proof & Essential Industries?

• Government Funded Services – health, police, defence, welfare, aged care, disability, transport, environmental
• Utilities – Telco, Power (electricity/gas/solar), Water, Waste & Recycling
• Construction & Building Projects (beware a property downturn)
• Infrastructure Major Projects – Road, Rail, Ports, Airport, Aerospace? projects probably continuing or sped up
• Technology Software Businesses (now working from Home) – software development
• “Essentials” – Grocery, Bottle shops (Alcohol), Pharmacy, Dry Cleaners, Logistics
• Local manufacturers switching to essential goods manufacture – PPE, Sanitisers, Toilet paper etc
• Selected Mining and Resources businesses

Here is some more info on Government Services  http://theconversation.com/government-spending-explained-in-10-charts-from-howard-to-turnbull-77158

Which Businesses will prosper, survive, struggle or die?

The Specific Business impacts of Corona Virus Crisis – The impact on business and the economy will depend on the duration of the crisis or closure – 3 months, 6 month, 9 months or 12 months and the number of “waves” of virus pandemic.

Many businesses may PIVOT or POSITION themselves to grow in a different area. e.g. Restaurants offering takeaway meals.

LIST of Businesses & Industries that will probably GROW during Co-Vid Crisis & economic downturn

• Online Stores & Online Commerce should do well
• Virtual Meetings and Conferencing – Online Virtual Training like zoom.us
• Working from Home (WFH) Services – Home Setup, Technology, Wellness, Management
• DIY Home Maintenance
• Tech tools & software to WFH – a hot category at Officeworks & JB HiFi
• Virtual Consulting – Doctors / medical services –
• Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Businesses
• Home Teaching & Schooling
• Cleaning & Sanitising Suppliers
• Advisors – Accountants, Wealth & Financial Advisers (via Virtual meetings)
• Grocery Stores and suppliers (more eating at home)
• Home Delivery services – groceries, Food, tech and Parcels
• Mortgage Brokers & Credit providers – new loans to administer and refinancing
• Big 4 Banks – Government Loans (depends if property prices crash)
• Stockbrokers
• Pawn Shops / Online Marketplaces
• Telcos and some Tech/App Services
• Home Streaming Movies – like Foxtel, Netflix, Stan etc  (might be dropped to Low Res like Europe)
• Alcohol Sales (for Home Consumption)
• Crematoriums (for body disposal) – Funerals may be delayed like in Italy
• Virtual Real Estate and Property Sales
• Grocery / Food – Meat & Seafood?
• Mobile Phone Resellers and Repairers,
• Personal Trainers online & home fitness equipment
• Online Real Estate Agents – Virtual Tours & Sales
• Property Management and Body Corporate Services will be busy
• Online Art & Craft Hobby Business – learning a new artistic hobby and home school supplies
• Book Sellers & Book Publishers (Many people writing books)
• Logistics – Transport, Warehousing
• Employment Services – Career Coaching and Welfare
• Bike Shops – repair and alternative to car.
• Online Payments
• Bargain and Discount Stores – budget conscious buyers
• Pet Stores (online)

 Business that will GROW later in the Post-Crisis Downturn
& eventual Recovery

• Removalists & Relocations (moving closed Shops and residences)
• Repair & Maintenance Services – fixing things don’t buy it
• Robotics and Drones
• Auto Car repairing (no new ones)
• Funeral Events
• Lipstick and Beauty Supplies
• Flowers and Chocolates
• Insolvency / liquidation
• Repossession
• Debt Collection
• Delivery services
• Pay Day lending?

Businesses that will probably SLOW during the CRISIS – Especially during the Shutdown

• Allied Health – Physio / Chiropractic (Virtual consults only)
• Dentists
• Hairdressers & Barbers
• Nails Shops & Beauty Salons
• Surgeons & Private Specialists – Elective Surgery on hold
• Childcare Centres (attendance drop)
• Education – Universities and Schools
• Transport – Cars and Petrol Stations
• Utilities – less Power & Water being used?
• Less Waste & Recycling needed from commercial premises and manufacturing
• Mining & Resources dependent on commodity prices
• Premium Meat and Seafood for Export (to Asia?)

Businesses that will DECLINE During and After the Co-Vid Crisis

• MOST Aspirational and Discretionary Products and Services
• Hospitality Industry – Cafes & Bars
• Cosmetic Surgery and procedures like Fillers and Anti-Wrinkle injections
• Automotive – Sales of New Cars & Luxury Cars – Motor Vehicle Dealers
• Boating and Nautical Sales
• Education of Chinese students
• Solar Panel Installers
• Home Improvements – Pools and Spas
• Home Furnishing
• Restaurants – especially high-end restaurants
• Live Conferences, Events and Speakers (moving to Virtual and Hybrid Events)

Businesses & Industries that face a MAJOR DECLINE During the Crisis

BEACH Industries Hardest Hit

• Booking & Travel Agents
• Entertainment & Live Events – Sports, Conferences, Conventions, Caterers, Expos, Arts
• Airlines – Airline Travel
• Cruise Ships & Casinos
• Hotels, Resorts & Accommodation

As well as

• Tourism Attractions and Tours
• Conference Speakers, Conference organisers (PCOs), Bureaus, Expo Hire and construction
• Venues – Weddings & Events
• Retail Fashion Stores
• Hire cars and equipment
• Newsagents & Gift Shops
• Live Events
• Contact Sports and Stadiums
• Cinemas and Markets
• Massage Parlours, Escorts and Adult Clubs
• Private School Fees
• Taxis
• Gyms
• ALL Aspirational Fun Stuff – Jet ski, Harleys, Spas, Luxury Cars