Are Flexible Schedules Officially the New Normal?

In a recent study, 58% of workers said they would look for a new job if they couldn't continue to work remotely. Since work flexibility and autonomy is important to employees, small businesses should offer flexible work schedules. Anna Dearmon Kornick, head of community for Clockwise, explains the pros and cons of flexible schedules and how to successfully navigate them.

Studies show that employee breaks can lead to greater productivity and less burnout. To encourage employees to take breaks, provide healthy snacks, allow your team to disconnect, and prioritize a comfortable, positive company culture. Although you don't have to pay for employee meal breaks, regular short breaks during a workday count toward an employee's paid hours worked. This article is for business owners and managers interested in learning why and how to encourage employee breaks.

Understanding the difference between net income and profit is vital for business owners in any industry. Financial success is top of mind for all business owners. After all, we create businesses to generate profit. Staying abreast of your profit is a smart financial habit that helps you understand how well your organization is doing moneywise. For that reason, "net income" and "profit" are terms that all business owners must understand.

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Three startups in the booming pet product, plant-based food and instant delivery markets said expanding on these fast-growing niches offers big business opportunities for the year ahead. PetPlate, Vejii and Buyk are positioning themselves to leverage emerging consumer trends in sustainable food to ultra-fast delivery that they say will drive their businesses.

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