How are you going to adjust your business model to adapt for the new normal?

Businesses have been adapting to changes and restrictions on a week to week basis. It has been predicted that once things start to ease up, there will be a “new kind of normal” with fewer touch points and more precautions in place to prevent something like Covid-19 spreading again. In order to adapt your business for the new normal, start by looking at the products and procedures you use.

Business models are quickly being adapted to suit the “new normal” and be agile, with room for movement as it is needed. Some business models will consider things like permanent social distancing in restaurants and gyms. While maintaining contact-free payment options and stagger starting shifts for employees.

Most businesses created a larger online presence to keep up during the global pandemic, offering online ordering with contact free delivery or jumping onto zoom to talk face to face for consulting.

Hospitality businesses are likely to keep offering online ordering and delivery. While this is great for business, it will leave a toll on the environment if not planned out. Food packaging has come along way and now there are options made from rapidly-renewable resources such as sugarcane! Sugarcane packs feature hinged lids with tabs for easy closing. They are compostable to EN13432 and ASTM D6400 in industrial facilities.

And disposable coffee cups are set to become the norm among coffee lovers. I am eco cups are made with bio-film lining. They are 100% compostable and bio-degradable. Designed with smooth, matte walls for comfort. A great environmentally friendly option! Get some ideas in our Food Servicing Catalogue and download the Hospitality Checklist.

Accommodation businesses are likely to implement and keep stricter cleaning protocols as we move into a “new normal”. There may also be updates to things like cancellation and check in polices to include new measures specifically for epidemics, natural disasters and international issues. Along with a more detailed record of guests that records their recent trips and history etc. And using cleaning chemicals that meet safety standards. Like Sanilaun, a laundry liquid, designed to kill 99.9% of bacteria and germs. Made with an inbuilt softener. (Code: 054319)

Try the Dynamic range and Peerless Jal range! All made in Australia!

Schools are also likely to see changes as the “new normal” starts to take place. Possibly including smaller class sizes to ensure standard social distancing. And online learning being adopted by some, as well as open text books in digital formats.

No matter what industry a business is operating in, the standards of cleaning will be higher than ever before. Here are some cleaning and safety solutions to consider for your business.

Display signs to ensure safe practices are taking place. You can find Covid Safety posters for your business on the Safe Work Australia website.

Include floor decals that show customers where to stand and encourage social distancing.

Have hand sanitiser stations throughout the workplace, including entries, exits and built-up areas. Choose from 3 sided, one sided or desk stands to suit your set up. Made with a matte black metal stand measuring 1.4 metres tall. Each stand is supported by a solid base and can be customised to suit your individual needs.

Ensure that washrooms always offer hand towel and soap, like Virtue Roll Towel. Measuring 80 metres in length and 18cm in width, this 1ply roll towel is great for general uses. Ideal for hand drying in washrooms, surfaces in kitchens and general cleaning areas. (Code: 016180-1)

Have tissues available throughout the workplace to limit the spread of germs from sneezing and face touching. Encourage those that are not feeling well to stay home. Livi Essentials 2ply Facial Tissues contain 100 tissues in each box and can keep your staff comfortable through the working week. These premium essential facial tissues are designed for practicality. With each box containing 100 2ply tissues. (Code: 476239)

Increase the numbers of closed lid bins and places where things need to be discarded quickly, near hand towel, tissues and gloves. The Registry pedal waste bin is operated with a pedal step, eliminating a touch point when it matters the most. Covered in a stainless steel finish, these bins hold 5 Litres. (Code: 651204)

Try Vinyl Powder Free Gloves. Made from a superior vinyl formulation providing superior strength and feel. Ambidextrous and Latex free, these gloves are available in a lightly powdered option for ease of wear. And are HACCP certified and TGA listed.

Disinfect at least once a day in areas used by workers frequently. And disinfect between customers in serving areas. Try Ramsol Surface Spray! Ramsol Sanitiser Spray kills 99.9% of bacteria and contains a pine scent. Ramsol Alcohol Sanitiser Spray contains active ingredients, specifically designed for the cleansing and disinfecting of hard and soft surfaces. It delivers residual protection from an extensive range of micro-organisms. Ramsol Alcohol Sanitiser Spray is a revolutionary mist spray designed to sanitise and disinfect difficult to reach and intricate areas with full surface coverage.  It deals rapidly and effectively with an extensive list of bacteria, including, but not limited to: Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA or Golden Staph), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E.coli, Enterococcus, Faecalis (VRE), Acinetobacter, Salmonella choleraesuis, Acetobacter, Proteus vulgaris, Ps aeruginosa, S aureus and S typhosa. (Code: 169965)

Provide gloves for employees, along with soap, alcohol-based hand sanitise and hand towels.

Stock Purell Antiseptic Foam Sanitiser. It offers 1.1ml efficacious doses and contains 72% v/v absolute ethanol. Kills more than 99.99% of most common germs that may cause illness. A thick, luxurious foam that contains skin conditioners. Made with 100% naturally renewable ethanol and a biodegradable formula, this foam sanitiser is certified by Ecospecifier Global GreenTag™. (45ml: 310091, 535ml: 310092)

Provide a touch free soap option like the Sense Foam Dispenser! (Code: 145000) Ideal for high traffic areas. Designed with a fill level display that shows when the soap is running out. And a reserve tank that allows the dispensers to keep operating, it’s never empty! Its doesn’t drip and can be set to dispense between 0.3ml and 0.9ml of foam soap directly into hands. The pump vacuum bag and foam generator form an airtight unit that fulfill the highest hygienic standards.

The Sense touch free dispenser works wonders with 600ml Foam Soap (Code 150300) Dermatologically tested to be suitable for sensitive and dry skin, while providing a velvety smooth foam. Each Soap refill produces between 666 and 2000 uses depending on the dispensed setting amount.

Clean frequently used touch points such as surfaces, door handles and EFTPOS equipment several times a day with sanitisers, disinfectants or wipes.

Try Purell Eco-Slim Sanitising Wipes that are durable and non-linting. Made to kill more than 99.99% of most common germs that may cause illness. Great for removing light soils and dirt from hands while keeping skin soft. (Code: 310504)

The Virtue Cleaning Range includes commercial grade disinfectants with built-in detergent. Formulated to clean all hard surfaces and to disinfect, providing expert protection against germs and bacteria, while also deodorising leaving pleasant fragrances. Recommended  for all washable surfaces.

Try Nano Wipes that contain 75% alcohol! These anti-bacterial surface wipes are made with household grade disinfectant. Able to kill 99.99% of germs! Each canister has a moisture lock lid and contains 100 wipes. Great for shared surfaces or where food is prepared, shopping trolleys, benches, kitchens, parcels, door handles, bathrooms and more! Packs of 80 are great for transport companies as they fit in the side door! (Tubs with 100: 309952, Packs of 80: 309950)