As a business, you will always have an aim to be accessible for people in all walks of life and you will always want to appeal to the masses. If you are looking to grow and thrive as a successful business this year, you need to bring this mentality to every aspect of the job, including your store. Today we are going to think about ways that you can make your physical store more accessible to people with babies, the elderly and the disabled too. We have a few simple solutions which will welcome everyone to your store and allow you to thrive this year.
Add a ramp
One of the biggest ways that you can do when it comes to providing extra access for people to your store is to add a ramp up to the entrance as well as a set of stairs. When there are people who are a little older or those who are in a wheelchair, this can be the only way they can reach you so it is super important for you to add this to keep their custom. A ramp and stair system isn’t too expensive to create and it can be completed within a day or so for a quick fix.
Add stair rails
As well as having a set of stairs which lead up to your store, it is always a good idea for health and safety reasons to add a rail which will support people as they climb up and down the stairway. Make sure that you create a rail which is steady and this can be a great help for people who have children because often children can struggle to climb a staircase without a little bit of help.
Install a bike rack
In this current day and age it is super important for you to think about people who don’t want to drive to and from every location during their shopping trip. With the impact we have on the planet, a lot of people want to instead use their bikes to travel around and about. This is why it can be a great ideas for you to provide a bike rack outside the front of your store where people can park up and come inside. It will encourage them to visit your store because they can leave their bike somewhere safe instead of it simply being on the floor.
Make the doors automatic
When you are considering the best ways to make your shop accessible to everyone, you will want to also think about the doors themselves. If all you have is a push and pull door, this can be incredibly difficult to access for people who have wheelchairs or prams, The best thing you can do is install automatic gatesq or doors which will negate the need for people to try and pull the handle. It might seem like a small change but it can make all the difference for those who need it when they visit.
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