Phase Two of the "Re Open Saskatchewan" plan starts on Tuesday.  Retail businesses and select personal services "that were previously not deemed allowable" will get the green light to open up. 

Our leaders continue to stress we'll all need to be vigilant - practicing safe, social distancing and keeping our hands clean.  I think we're all getting used to the routine now. 

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has found business owners are moving forward carefully.   

A new survey finds the main concerns heading into next week are social distancing, keeping up with cleaning, making customers feel comfortable and knowing what the rules are. 

And, while it's clear our business owners are concerned for our safety, they're also concerned about making enough sales. 

75% say "...it is critical to make more sales soon to survive and be less reliant on government subsidies" while 50% of business owners says they'll "need to make at least 75% of their typical sales to make it worthwhile for their business to stay open through summer." 

That tells me that now, more than ever, we need to support our local, independent businesses when they reopen next week.