With New York moving forward, many companies have reopened for business. But what we are seeing is not a return to your previous ways of operating. COVID-19 is still a danger for your customers and employees, and the goal now is to adjust to this changing reality now and in the future. Luckily there’s a simple way to keep everyone’s livelihoods going while also keeping them safe, and updated signage for your business is the way to go.
Even if your business won’t be reopening for some time, this is a great opportunity to get your new signage ready along as part of your changed business strategy.
Your business may not be there yet, but when it is, be ready for that day with a sign that shows your new operating hours. Until then, businesses that can reopen for pick-ups and drop-offs can easily order new signs to reflect this change and direct customers to the proper locations.
A simple “please wear face masks while visiting our office” is an effective way to demonstrate new policies to your customers. Retail establishments like grocery stores can also consider a handwashing or sanitizing station for customers with appropriate signage.
One solution is to order a tent or two, branded with your logo, to keep outside customers in the shade. Having these ready shows you were prepared for these changes when other businesses might not have been.
Many of these businesses will mark the new traffic patterns and standing distances with tape. Why not opt for a more professional looking option? Floor decals are a more attractive way to mark one-way shopping and encourage social distancing.
Businesses around the country have already installed sneeze guards for registers and other customer-facing positions to protect workers from risks posed by the general public. Installing sneeze guards of your own is a good part of any business’ reopening plan whether you’re a retail establishment or an office.
As a bonus, the guards provide a new surface for smaller decals to share new information like social media pages or new policies. Just make sure not to crowd the space.
COVID-19 brings uncertain times for all levels of business. You’re eager to get back to work, as everyone is, and eager to get to a new normal. If you’re still waiting to open up, this is a prime time to prepare your business for a post-pandemic world and help ensure your employees and customers are safe in your hands.
PosterSigns is a family-owned business in operation since 1973. They’re experts in the business and can provide you with all the above signage options and more.
Even if your business won’t be reopening for some time, this is a great opportunity to get your new signage ready along as part of your changed business strategy.
Car Magnets Keep Mobile Businesses Running
If your business is operating right now, whether takeout or any other mobile operation, take the opportunity to order new car magnets for your vehicles. People stuck at home are wondering who’s open right now and what they can do, and seeing your vehicle out on the road is a sure sign to them that you’re open for business! Slap on an updated magnet and watch the calls come in.New Signs Reflect Updated Business Hours and Policies
Retail operations around the country have reopened with reduced operating hours to allow employees more time to clean. Many establishments also offer “special shopping hours” in the morning for older or disabled customers so that they may shop for necessities without braving the crowds.Your business may not be there yet, but when it is, be ready for that day with a sign that shows your new operating hours. Until then, businesses that can reopen for pick-ups and drop-offs can easily order new signs to reflect this change and direct customers to the proper locations.
Fresh Signage Encouraging Hand-washing and Masks
The so-called “new normal” includes a new emphasis on hand-washing and face masks while in public. New signs are a great opportunity to encourage these for the safety of your employees and customers.A simple “please wear face masks while visiting our office” is an effective way to demonstrate new policies to your customers. Retail establishments like grocery stores can also consider a handwashing or sanitizing station for customers with appropriate signage.
Branded Tents Keep Customers Comfortable Outside
Those businesses that must reduce the capacity in their stores upon reopening will often have a line of people outside waiting to buy their necessities. We’re also getting into the summer months, which means those customers will be waiting uncomfortably in the bright sun and high temperatures.One solution is to order a tent or two, branded with your logo, to keep outside customers in the shade. Having these ready shows you were prepared for these changes when other businesses might not have been.
Floor Decals Show Social Distancing Recommendations
The CDC recommends people keep a minimum of six feet of distance between themselves and other people while in public. This can be a problem in retail establishments, where narrow aisles and lines at registers encourage customers to pack in. Around the country, grocery stores and the like are tackling this problem by changing their flow of foot traffic. Aisles are now one-way lanes that discourage customers from lingering and forming groups. At registers, people are required to stand six feet apart.Many of these businesses will mark the new traffic patterns and standing distances with tape. Why not opt for a more professional looking option? Floor decals are a more attractive way to mark one-way shopping and encourage social distancing.
Sneeze Guards Protect Workers at Registers
Sneeze guards have been a mainstay at buffets and cafeterias for a long time. Their purpose is obvious: keep customers from breathing and sneezing on the food, and therefore protect the food from potential contaminants. But it’s only been in the wake of a COVID pandemic that people have been thinking of expanding this to other retail or customer-facing businesses.Businesses around the country have already installed sneeze guards for registers and other customer-facing positions to protect workers from risks posed by the general public. Installing sneeze guards of your own is a good part of any business’ reopening plan whether you’re a retail establishment or an office.
As a bonus, the guards provide a new surface for smaller decals to share new information like social media pages or new policies. Just make sure not to crowd the space.
Banner Signs Separate Lines of Customers
Smaller stores with multiple lines of registers can make it difficult for customers to keep their distance from each other. Using a banner sign as a barrier between lines is a simple and effective way to make customers feel safe while buying necessities. Make sure the sign is wide enough to block customers’ view of each other and keep them as close to the counter as possible, to avoid gaps. Also, make sure the signs are cleaned regularly. A vinyl banner sign is ideal for this application.COVID-19 brings uncertain times for all levels of business. You’re eager to get back to work, as everyone is, and eager to get to a new normal. If you’re still waiting to open up, this is a prime time to prepare your business for a post-pandemic world and help ensure your employees and customers are safe in your hands.
PosterSigns is a family-owned business in operation since 1973. They’re experts in the business and can provide you with all the above signage options and more.