Writing a Social Media Policy for Staff
Your team is on social media every day, and sometimes they talk about work. A clear, fair social media policy helps everyone know what is fine, what is not and …
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Small Business
Run a healthier small business: operations, customers, e-commerce and local growth.
Running a Customer Appreciation Day in Summer
A customer appreciation day is exactly what it sounds like: a day set aside to say thank you to the people who keep your business going. Summer is a lovely time …
Product Recalls for Non-Food Products: A Small Business Guide
If you make, import or sell physical products, there may come a day when one of them turns out to be unsafe. A loose part, a battery that overheats, a strap …
Keeping Your Shop Cool and Comfortable for Customers
On a hot July afternoon, a stuffy shop loses customers before they have even looked around. They step in, feel the heat and step straight back out. Keeping your …
Running a Small Business With Teenagers on Staff
Teenagers can be some of the most energetic, quick-learning and loyal people you ever hire. They can also be brand new to work, unsure how to speak up and …
Running a Business During Local Festivals and Events
When the town fills up for a summer festival, a parade or a big weekend event, your business can have its best day of the year or its most chaotic one. The …
Workplace Hydration and Heat Breaks: A Practical Policy
Hot days are hard on people who work in kitchens, warehouses, vans, gardens and busy shops. A clear hydration and heat breaks policy tells your team exactly …