As the Canadian government is slowly moving towards the re-opening of local businesses, and as Ontario moves into Phase three of this reopening, the government is encouraging organizations and customers alike to take necessary precautions to prevent a backward trend in this process. stevensE3, a 4th generation Canadian run company and a leader in custom exhibition fabrication, graphics, and engaging brand experiences, has assembled several solutions to help local businesses adjust to the new normal. 

 

The company that once started as a signage company in 1927 has grown to multinational business providing turnkey solutions for the exhibition and events industry. However, stevensE3 has pivoted its offering to help local businesses reopen, focusing on the graphic solutions offered by the firm. President of stevensE3, Cam Stevens, says that they have developed an online shop that offers cost-effective and innovative signage solutions. The aim has been to ensure that clients new and old, can easily set up their new business environments in a safe way for employees and customers alike. 

 

Stevens also provides some insight into what re-opening will look like in the months to come: 

 

 

Social distancing ques continue to be encouraged and supported by the government. Businesses need to ensure that they’re able to develop and maintain crowd management strategies in offices, stores, and restaurants. One way that this can easily be achieved is with the implementation of floor and wall decals, and signs. “These signs can be as simple as directional arrows or reminder decals encouraging safe space and good hygiene practices in work and shopping environments”, adds Stevens.

 

 

 

 

The best way to remind employees to use hand sanitizer is by making it easily accessible and always within sight. It’s important to place hand sanitizer stations near and around high-touch surfaces and communal areas, including entrances & exits, cafeterias, food courts and break rooms, meeting rooms, employee desks, and high traffic areas. Stevens says, “These stations can be as simple as asking customers to sanitize their hands before entering the store or providing workers with sanitizing wipes to regularly disinfect equipment or workstations.”

 

 

Evidence shows that COVID-19 is an airborne virus, which means that it can easily be transmitted by microscopic droplets released from an infected person if they cough or sneeze. “We understand how important face-to-face meetings are, which is why we have developed a range of sneeze guard barriers that can be incorporated into office and diner cubicles, lunch stations and checkout counters”, notes Stevens. These partitions provide a physical barrier for face-to-face settings, which adds an additional layer of protection. 

 

 

 

“We’re always looking for ways to create meaningful experiences for our clients which is why we have moved our COVID-19 offerings online. In addition to this, we know that deciding what to get can be a challenge, so to make things easier for local businesses to get back safely we have packaged ‘Back to Business Kits’ that includes key messaging on floor and wall decals and signs.” These kits have been pre-designed and pre-assembled. “However, many clients also want signage solutions that are customized to their brands. The stevensE3 team can make this happen, ensuring continuity amongst your branding and messaging during this time”, Stevens adds.  

 

 

If you are looking to re-open your shop or business but are not quite sure where to start, stevensE3 has you covered. Visit stevensE3.myshopify.com today to view the stevensE3 COVID-19 solutions.