The recent pandemic has been causing many problems this year when it comes to how businesses can continue to operate successfully. Many companies are having to let go of employees because of the coronavirus. They are also taking extra precautions to keep their current workers healthy. Many businesses have been shutting down despite the President wanting to open the economy up.
The coronavirus will eventually slow down, but when will that happen? We’re not sure, but we are sure is that businesses will need to adjust their ways to stay running, even if that means remotely. In this little guide, we’re going to provide some tips on how you can optimize your business so that nothing – not even the coronavirus can stand in your way.
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Social Distancing
With social distancing, everybody needs to stay at least 6 feet apart. This can be complicated in many businesses, especially small businesses, where production and frequent meetings are staples. However, there are ways around this. Some of the ways that you can help optimize productivity. You may want to try the following:
Use VoIP for All Conferencing and Visual Communications
With Yealink’s new video phones, you can use 3CX WebMeeting without using your computer screen.
Having an excellent VoIP provider is essential, and one should make sure that they can have a system set up to do so. By using VoIP, there are options to keep maximum security while having the flexibility to do so much in terms of communicating. Some of the benefits of having a trusted installer put in a VoIP system into your business (no matter how big or small it is) are:
- Improved security of privacy – You can experience fewer robocalls. A VoIP number can have extra options to free up the possibility of someone compromising your info as they won’t have your actual phone line number.
- VoIP can include toll-free numbers to keep local numbers free from spam calls and the coronavirus.
- With the right equipment, such as the ones that we carry from Yealink, one can easily host and share video calls on the fly.
- Cellular compatibility is essential. Being able to take your VoIP software on your mobile phone as an external app not only allows your cell phone to be secure (they can’t get your number), but you’ll also be able to answer all calls that are needed on the go, or while you or an employee is working from home.
Set Up Remote Opportunities for Employees
If you work from home you may be able to get by and working remotely definitely has its perks.
By having the right setup installed by a trusted network service management team, your business can thrive and allow everyone to work from home safely should the emergency or need arise. Of course, there may be a handful of people that have to work in their offices, but your workers shouldn’t suffer. That’s when the remote opportunities can be endless.
Have a bunch of paperwork? You can have your team operate and access all files at home if you have a networked cloud host available. Pair this with VoIP for your team, and the possibilities are virtually endless. By using the remote tools available, your business can stay coronavirus-free.
In light of establishing work at home connections for employees and colleagues, there are slews of tools available to obtain solid communication and project management. We wrote a blog post about project management software not too long ago to help you with your work-at-home endeavors. And the coolest part? Most of them are entirely free, even though they have Premium (or Pro) version features available for purchase. But the basics that you would need are completely free!
Sanitation, Cleaning, and Necessary Steps
Besides food production places and hospitals, most businesses aren’t regulated by the USDA or even the FDA. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t stay safe. There has been a complete shortage of toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and medical masks in recent months (at the time of this post) due to the masses going out and stockpiling. Either way, there are still many wholesale options available in most areas for businesses. Let’s face it; everyday people don’t spend that much on bulk items.
You do not need to invest in gloves but invest in soap, sanitizing sprays and gels, antibacterial wipes, masks, etc. Wiping down everything and washing hands frequently will keep the coronavirus at bay. It can also improve the health of employees that still have to go to work. It will also ensure that cross-contamination doesn’t take place. One thing to note is that coronavirus almost exclusively enters through the mouth and eyes. If we can refrain from touching our faces, we will be less likely to be infected with the coronavirus.
Should We Panic?
Some small businesses are suffering great losses because of the coronavirus. The main thing that people saw with the rise of unemployment and increased paid sick leave that the government approved is causing somewhat widespread panic among business leaders. But it doesn’t have to. Just take some of the preparation methods listed above, and you can get your business steady with productivity.
Train your employees on social distancing, improved hygiene, and sanitation practices, and you’ll be fine! And don’t forget to get that team of IT professionals at your disposal to improve quality and add a technological advantage over your competitors! We’re all in the fight against coronavirus together! If you need anything from us, please send a message through our contact page. Good luck to you all, and stay safe!!