PPB Playbook-Distributors

JUMP TO SCENE Salons & Barbers Plants & Factories Retail & Shopping Dining & Restaurants Doctors’ Offices & Clinics General Offices Schools & Classrooms An Idea-Starter For Getting Back To Business The COVID-19 pandemic has set in motion sweeping changes across almost every sector of daily life, from how we shop and attend school to working from home, curbside pickup and home delivery of everyday items. Fear of the virus and government man- dates have cancelled travel plans, conferences, sporting events and worship services. Business owners, leaders and workers are ready to get back to business and do their part to restart the economy, but it has been a gradual and inconsistent process dictated by state regulations and guidance. And restarting means a dizzying number of changes to workplaces and locations to protect employees and customers. This Playbook To Restart Businesses is designed to help promotional products distributors identify opportunities to help their clients reopen their businesses safely with checklists for appropriate promotional items for seven different kinds of workplace settings. While masks and hand sanitizer are relevant and required for every environment, this guide goes far beyond those to suggest other ways these business environments can help make those who work and visit as safe as possible. In addition, the lists also include non-COVID-related promo product ideas geared to each of these environments to help promote clients’ brands and messages. As the impact of the virus changes within the population, government guidance is continually shifting in response. Keep up with current U.S. state requirements for various types of businesses by checking this resource: https://www.uschamber.com/article/ state-by-state-business-reopening-guidance. The Canadian government provides COVID-related information for businesses here: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/ services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/ guidance-documents.html . In addition, PPAI has produced six webinars in its Getting Back To Business webinar series. View them here: https://onlineeducation. ppai.org/products/getting-back-to-business-series#tab-product_ tab_content. Published by Promotional Products Association International 3125 Skyway Circle North Irving, Texas 75038 888-I-AM-PPAI www.ppai.org www.pubs.ppai.org THE PLAYBOOK TO RESTART BUSINESSES 3