Water Safety and Drinking Water at Work
Clean drinking water is one of the most basic things a workplace can offer, and one of the easiest to overlook. As summer heats up, it matters more than ever. …
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Small Business
Run a healthier small business: operations, customers, e-commerce and local growth.
Air Conditioning and Energy Costs in Summer
When the first proper heat of summer arrives, the air conditioning goes on and stays on, and a few weeks later the energy bill tells the story. The good news is …
Summer Hours and Flexible Working Policies
Long evenings, school holidays and warm Fridays make summer the season when your team most wants a little flexibility. A clear summer hours or flexible working …
Preparing for a Health Inspection
A health inspection should not feel like a pop quiz. If your kitchen runs on good daily habits and tidy records, the inspector simply sees what already happens …
Preparing for a Power Cut in Hot Weather
Hot weather puts power networks under strain, and an outage on a sweltering afternoon hits a small business twice: the lights and tills go off, and the building …
Running a Concession Stand at Sports Events
A concession stand at a ballpark, a youth tournament or a local league game can be a steady little business, or a stressful afternoon of long lines and leftover …
Managing Staff Holiday Requests in Summer
Every small business faces the same summer puzzle: everyone wants time off in July and August, and someone still has to serve customers. A clear, fair system …