Politicians are offering loans as a solution to a problem that is no longer there. I needed a loan months ago when I applied for one. Now it would not help. If I had a loan to buy a space, then I might not be able to use the space or rent it. Things are too uncertain. Direct cash stimulus would meet my needs during this outbreak. I would support my people first, that would be a direct solution.

We don’t have employees, but we do have relationships with repairers, custom jewelers and small and medium size designers. Even though we don’t directly employ the people we work with, we have a network that binds us all together. If one suffers then the entire network is affected.