Approximately 150 million Americans commute to work every day, according to the United States Census Bureau, with the vast majority (128 million) using personal automobiles. The amount of energy used to accomplish a daily commute is staggering; the average person spends $2,600 a year going to and from work.
Implementing a few flexible work schedule ideas may help you reduce your variable costs. While you have little control over your fixed costs—you pay the same amount of rent whether you’re open 24/7 or keep more limited business hours—varying types of work schedules can help you control variable costs, such as labor and energy usage.
If you own a small business, it’s important to consider how your building’s roof impacts your energy consumption. The wrong type of roofing can lead to issues in the summer, forcing your HVAC system to work overtime and potentially leaving your employees and customers feeling hot and uncomfortable.
As companies grew increasingly reliant on electronic communication, experts assumed the era of the paperless business was upon us. Despite this, shops, restaurants, salons, law firms and small manufacturing firms still have difficulty converting to a paperless office.
The only thing “small” about Small Business Saturday is the size of the businesses that participate in this increasingly popular shopping holiday. If you’re struggling to brainstorm marketing ideas for this year’s event —or you’re getting a late start—we’re here to help.