When to use it
At the start and end of every working day, by the person opening or closing.
Opening
Alarm off and doors unlocked.
Lights, heating or cooling on.
Equipment switched on and checked.
Cash, stock or materials ready.
Area clean and safe.
Closing
Equipment switched off.
Cash counted and secured.
Area cleaned and bins emptied.
Windows and doors locked.
Alarm set.
Use this template in Please Do It
Create a recurring task for opening and another for closing, add these steps as a checklist, and ask for a photo when it’s done. The owner gets it automatically every time, and you see it’s finished without asking.
Frequently asked questions
Why use an opening and closing checklist?
It makes daily routines consistent, protects the business, and makes it clear who did what.