Back in Business: Tips on Reopening During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Since the start of the COVID-19 health crisis, over 55% of the small businesses in the United States have closed their doors temporarily. In a number of states, businesses are starting to reopen. If you are preparing to reopen the doors of your company’s physical location after a few months closed, you need to figure out how to do this safely.
Reopening your business without a detailed plan can result in a number of mistakes being made. Below are some things you need to do to ensure reopening your company’s physical location is safe.
Reopening your business without a detailed plan can result in a number of mistakes being made. Below are some things you need to do to ensure reopening your company’s physical location is safe.
Provide Your Team With the Personal Protection Equipment
Slowing the spread of harmful germs should be your top concern when reopening a business. While reopening is important, you don’t want to put people in your local area at risk by not working to slow the spread of the Coronavirus. Many states now have a mandatory mask ordinance in place to protect their citizens. Even if your state doesn’t have one of these orders, you need to provide team members with masks and face shields.
Leaving it up to employees to bring in their own masks can be problematic. Rather than having to deal with the aggravation of sending an employee home because they don’t have their required personal protection equipment on, you need to provide them with face masks and shields. With the help of an experienced supplier, getting a good deal on the PPE you need to reopen your business will be easy.
Invest in Social Distancing Signage
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few months, you are well aware of the term social distancing. This term is used to describe CDC recommendations that everyone stays at least six feet apart to prevent the spread of germs. Reminding the individuals entering your recently reopened storefront about the importance of social distancing is easy with the right signage.
Hiring an experienced print shop to create signage that reinforces your stance on social distancing is crucial. You also need to invest in signs that let consumers know that you require face masks to be worn inside of your building. The right signage will help you to inform consumers in an unobtrusive and effective way, which is why it is such a good investment.
Sneeze Guards Can Help Protect Your Employees
If you have a number of employees who interact with the public daily, providing them with the proper protection is important when reopening your physical location. Many retail-based businesses have installed sneeze guards in front of their registers. These guards provide a barrier between the consumer and your employees.
Print shops can customize these sneeze guards with your business logos. This means you can provide adequate protection while reinforcing your brand.
Contact National Printing Today!
Whether you need custom banners, face guards, or slide-in sign frames, the team at National Printing has you covered. Contact us now to find out more about the products we can create or to speak with a member of our staff about placing an order.