Well, that was a ride. When we strapped ourselves into 2020, we had no idea what lay beyond the first turn. At the end of a year that was weird at best, I, for one, am looking forward to a reset. Sure, the pandemic surges on, but a vaccine is rolling and there’s hope that 2021 will be a better year than the last.

On close inspection though, 2020 wasn’t all bad news. We at Shopify found moments of joy thanks to a strong community of small businesses owners who helped each other succeed, the impact we made together to fight climate change, and the stories of resilient founders finding silver linings.

As we say goodbye to 2020, we reflect on what made us happy this year. Plus, we’ll share our advice for keeping the good vibes going through the new year.