The most recent government advice:
The full 44 page Government document on how to reopen safely. Be aware this is still vague in many places and we will keep updating this page with advice and analysis.
Advice and checklists from John Richardson – all new:
- The opening checklist and video walk through from John: https://coffeeprofitlab.com/reopening-checklist-walk-through
- John’s summary of the key learnings, that you can apply in your business, from the CaffèInsights’ interviews: https://coffeeprofitlab.com/open-now-case-studies
- John’s training on what you need to be doing now to reopen profitably or make sure your business is as profitable as possible if you are already open: https://coffeeprofitlab.com/what-to-do-now
Helpful advice from others sharing their reopening experiences:
- Excellent step-by-step advice from Nicholas Cho in San Francisco: https://medium.com/@nickcho/hospitality-during-coronavirus-b5b2bdd68f0d
Further government links and advice:
- The current, specific guidance in terms of opening for takeaway and delivery: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme/changes-to-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
- Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for you: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme/changes-to-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
- Government guidance for employees: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/worker-support
- Business Rates Relief: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-your-retail-hospitality-or-leisure-business-is-eligible-for-business-rates-relief-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19
- Guidance on cleaning in food preparation areas: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-food-businesses/guidance-for-food-businesses-on-coronavirus-covid-19
- Resources to help employees through the mental health and wellbeing aspects of COVID-19 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and-wellbeing/guidance-for-the-public-on-the-mental-health-and-wellbeing-aspects-of-coronavirus-covid-19
Health and Safety:
- HSE risk assessment template: https://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/risk/risk-assessment-template-and-examples.htm
- Instructions on how to complete the template: https://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/risk/steps-needed-to-manage-risk.htm
Landlords:
- The government policy extended to ban evictions: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/extra-protection-for-businesses-with-ban-on-evictions-for-commercial-tenants-who-miss-rent-payments
Note: this has been extended to the end of September
Practical links
- A "How To" video featuring filter shutdown and restart guidance/advice from European Water Care (EWC): Download guidelines or watch video
- VA Machinery introduces a training video aimed at ‘getting your machine ready’ for opening: https://www.caffecultureshow.com/caffe-insights/caff%C3%A8insights-episode-eleven