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For those intending opening on either the 1st or the 15th June things are going to be very different and there are a few measures to consider to make your premises safe for everyone. These are general rules and not specific to our trade. A few that have already opened have expressed surprise at how well customers have taken to the new way. Some have also admitted that wearing masks can be very uncomfortable and heat generating. Gloves are more or less essential though. Many

The government has announced that JUNE 15th will be the earliest that non- essential shops can reopen. And only then if they have taken all recommended steps to safeguard the health and safety of their customers and staff. Some in our trade have checked with their local council and have been advised that, if they are service providers, ie key cutters and suppliers of security equipment, they would fall within the guidelines of premises that allowed to be open as of now. The

It's a Spring Break like no other that we have ever had before. Many of us have almost forgotten what a welcome respite a 3 day weekend was after a hectic working week. But 1st of June should be the day that restrictions are finally lifted on many small businesses and we can open our doors once again to customers. Are you ready? Have you fitted the screens, provided sanitisers, put up social distancing info notices and generally made your shop ready for your customers? Th

Working safely through Coronavirus- May 2020 As a business owner you have a legal responsibility to ensure that the health and safety of your customers and staff are protected at all times. The rules are changing almost on a daily basis and we aren’t even back to work yet. The following are some suggestions of how you can work towards providing that safe space. Please note, these are suggestions, if anyone has any handy tips that they would like to share please let me kn