Running a Business During Autumn Storms
Autumn storms rarely give much notice. One evening the forecast turns, and by morning you are deciding whether to open, how to reach staff and what to tell …
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Planning Reduced Hours Between Christmas and New Year
The days between Christmas and New Year are strange for small businesses. Some go quiet, some get a rush of returns and gift card shoppers, and many teams are …
Keeping Shared Spaces Clean During Cold and Flu Season
Every autumn, one sniffle in the office or shop can quietly work its way through the whole team. Keeping shared spaces clean during cold and flu season will not …
Preparing Your Shop for Black Friday Crowds
Black Friday can bring more people through your door in one morning than you usually see in a week. That is great for sales and hard on your floor, your staff …
Rest Breaks and Shift Lengths During the Holiday Rush
The holiday rush tempts every small business to stretch shifts and skip breaks "just this once". By mid December, that once has become every day, and tired …
Fall Safety Checklist: Leaves, Lighting and Slips
Autumn brings beautiful colors and a predictable set of hazards for small businesses: wet leaves on steps, darker evenings, rain tracked across floors and …
Queue Management for Holiday Rushes
A long queue can be a sign of success or the reason customers walk away. Good queue management for holiday rushes keeps lines safe, short and surprisingly …