Small Businesses Reopening Guide Post-pandemic

Small Businesses Reopening Guide Post-Covid19

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted communities all around the world, and we have seen a major shift on customer’s consumption patterns throughout the situation. As a result of this, along with the Stay at Home order that has been put in place across many states, small businesses have experienced crucial operational stress.

Government’s orders for restoring the economy vary depending on the area, but there are many places that are allowing businesses to reopen soon. It is no secret that things will be different once the lockdown orders are lifted, businesses are able to reopen, and citizens are able to leave their homes. This is a transition process that will happen periodically, while maintaining the public health and safety to avoid of a setback.

There will be certain guidelines that will be required to follow in order to ease the reopening of businesses. These guidelines include the following:

·      Safety and cleanliness must be number one priority and should be reinforced in all establishments among its employees.

·      Comply with social distancing rules, this includes limiting the number of people allowed in establishments at once.

·      Facilities and appliances should be disinfected frequently, while ensuring employees are appropriately trained on this process.

·      Provide hand sanitizer to customers if interaction employee-customer is required.

·      Screen employees to rule out any health conditions

·      If possible, arrange flex work strategies such as telecommuting, job sharing, split-shifts

·      Practice constant hand washing before and after serving a customer

·      Wear face coverings

·      Implement up to date ways of shopping such as store pickup, curbside service, delivery by mail, and delivery to customer’s homes

·      Dissuade customers into entering the business unless required

·      Handle payments through internet or over the phone if possible

·      Reduce employee-customer interaction as much as possible

·      Disinfect any areas that may have come in contact with the customer  

Following these guidelines will ensure the safety of your employees, your customers and your overall business’s economic well-being.

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