Heavy-Duty Retractable Awning For The New Normal Storefront

How a Skybass Indoor and Outdoor Heavy-Duty awning can help make the difference in attracting customers to your storefront, eatery or shop in the “New Normal”.

Do you have a storefront or other business here in the Philippines?  Have you thought about how the “New Normal” will affect you? The truth is, there are going to be a lot of changes in the way people do business coming soon, and many businesses are going to have to pull out all the stops.

Competition has always been there, but now it could even get a little tougher. Business owners are going to want to make sure they don’t let down their guard and fall victim to the aftermath of this global pandemic. Everyone has felt some sort of negative impact from COVID-19. But that doesn’t mean you have to let this get the best of you.

The New Normal Mindset

The end to ECQ and other restrictions are in our sites. However, there may still be a long way to go before we can fully recover from this pandemic. The “New Normal” is creeping up on us. Many hear this phrase and wonder what it really means.

It can mean many things on different levels, but in a nutshell it means a change in the mindset of how people approach life and how they will be doing business moving forward. What we are going to see is a split right down the middle. When the ECQ is lifted, many people are going to be ready to get out of their houses and return to the old way of life. That is, going shopping, the malls, cinema, eateries etc. 

On the other hand, another new mindset will be emerging. A leaning more toward staying at home and using platforms such as Lazada and Shopee rather than going outside. A lot of stores are making a digital transformation to ecommerce and online shopping which can make traditional storefront shops feel a negative impact on their sales. 

In both cases, installing a Heavy-Duty retractable awning from Skybass will make a huge difference for your business.

Mindset 1: Prepare For The Surge

As mentioned, when ECQ is lifted, people are going to be ready to get out and shop. They’ve had plenty of time to sit at home and make lists of things they want to purchase, but most of all they just need to get out. As soon as they get the green light, they are going to grab their wallets and head out the door ready for adventure. But how can you draw this crowd of people to your store, shop or eatery?

It’s summertime here in the Philippines and it’s hot. People will be looking for shade, relief from the blasting rays of the sun. What better way to draw more customers to your storefront than by offering what they want. Installing a Heavy-Duty retractable awning from Skybass over your storefront can provide just that. They may stop for the shade, but stay to buy. Or better yet, they see what you have, what you are selling, and it will stick in their mind for later purchases and word of mouth advertisement. And we all know how powerful word of mouth advertisement is.

Mindset 2: Make Your Storefront More Attractive

There’s nothing wrong with online shopping and ecommerce websites that offer easy delivery are increasing. In fact, even Skybass delivers. However, this doesn’t mean that traditional, brick and mortar shops need to go out of business. Remember, shopping and making purchases is an emotional experience for the customer. Also, people like to shop together as an outing or bonding experience.

This is the main reason why you want your storefront to be as attractive as possible. Shops that have aesthetic displays and appearances on the outside draw the attention of people passing by. If they don’t stop on that day, they will remember your shop for it’s unique appearance on the outside.

Skybass Indoor and Outdoor Comfort Heavy-Duty retractable awning has many designs to choose from. So you’ll have no problem finding a design to match your storefront. The fabric itself is a canvas woven of acrylic or polyester that’s designed to resist fading and will last for years to come.

Have you ever seen a storefront or other establishment with an awning that has been battered by the elements? Tattered and torn by heavy typhoon winds or faded from the merciless sun. Just completely unappealing. The beauty of a Skybass Heavy-Duty retractable awning is that when the typhoons and heavy winds come, you can simply retract your awning through its easy to use, remote control mechanism. Also, for days that your shop is closed, you can retract the awning into its protective case to shield it from the extra, unneeded exposure to the sun.

The New Normal Eateries

People have been locked up inside eating canned sardines and packaged noodles for the past two months. Many are tired of being at home, especially those that enjoy dining out as one of their personal pleasures. Extended families and friends have been kept apart, and when the ECQ is lifted, they will be ready to get together and get out for a great meal together.

Does your eatery have a space for outdoor dining? Can you handle the surge of customers that will be released when the ECQ is lifted? Think about it this way. People are tired of eating indoors. They want to sit out in the open air and “spread their wings”. Sure, sitting in the dining room is nice, however being outside is even better. When you install a Heavy-Duty retractable awning from Skybass Indoor and Outdoor comfort, you can gain 30sq. meters of extra dining space — outdoors! Also, you’ll be able to keep the hot sun off your diners as they enjoy their meal.

Another part of the “New Normal” mindset to consider is that many people may still want to practice a certain level of social distancing. This means eating inside a crowded dining room may not be the most appealing option. By giving your customers the option to have their meal outside, you can attract more customers, increase business, and earn a reputation in the community as the place to go for a great meal.

The New Normal Can Be A Blessing

Over the next few months as the Philippines begins to heal from this pandemic, the changes that will take place for business owners don’t have to be frightening. By making a few simple strategic moves, like installing a Skybass Heavy-Duty retractable awning can make all the difference in the world and even set your storefront apart from all the rest. This will turn the “New Normal” into a blessing.

Remember that Skybass has locations in Manila, and Davao City and can deliver nationwide via 2GO logistics. Contact us  now or check out our Facebook Page to get the most out of your the “New Normal”