The Coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on businesses globally. But now, business people are trying to find a way forward after the lockdown, and how they can return to live in the new “normal.”
But is it possible? Yes. It is. Although COVID has brought its unprecedented level of disruption, businesses can still try to get back to work albeit with some changes in their procedures and practices.
As governments all over the world try to grapple with the decision of lifting the lockdown and easing the social distancing rules, businesses must also find solutions. Up next we tell you how to get back to business.
How can it Be Done?
Global businesses will need to actually assess and deal with the many different requirements from around the world. One critical challenge will be the fact that different countries will go back to normal at different times.
Businesses that usually operate outside or that have the public visiting their premises may have to incorporate some strict measures in order to comply with the required COVID rules.
In fact, those in the hospitality sector may end up having a hard time dealing with new ways of doing business.
But in all of this, one thing remains for sure; as we exit the pandemic, we will be forced to move into the new “normal” way of doing business and companies will have to reassess their finances and markets.
How to Get Back to Work After the Lockdown
Do It Slowly
This cannot be a time to rush your business into going back to normal. Things may never go back to normal, or how they were before COVID, so it is wise that you understand this and take things very slowly.
Reach out to your customers and let them know that your business is operating again, but do not expect them to come back running. Most of them may have already shut down their own businesses and hence do not need you as much.
Don’t Expect too Much
This is in line with doing things slowly. Do not expect too much. Chances are that you may not even turn a profit for the first few months.
Things will take time to pick up, and this is what will keep you going. Understanding that things are not the same and may take time to get back to where you were.
Adhere to All the COVID Regulations
Most governments have put measures in place to ensure that businesses protect their customers from exposure to COVID.
This means that you have to stick to the regulations and rules, such as ensuring that there are enough sanitizers in your workplace for all the customers.
You must also ensure that you clean and disinfect your place of work at all times, to keep with the regulations and requirements.
Identify New Staffing Requirements
During the lockdown, most companies requested their staff to work from home, and it is wise that you identify which of your employees really need to get back to your physical location after the lockdown.
You can save money by having people work from home if they can do so.
Transportation
Try to provide safe transport for your workers so they don’t have to use public transit which can expose them and you to the virus. Remember that if one person gets the virus, the whole office is likely to be infected.
Conclusion
It is important to get back to work, but it is even more important to ensure that all the rules are observed and followed. You cannot open up your business and then end up exposing your staff and customers to the virus.
So the key is to take precautions and also use alternative methods to make your business grow like opening an online shop and providing delivery to customers if you didn’t before.
