management

I Want to Hire People, but I Can’t Find Anyone:  Handling Labor Risk  

I Want to Hire People, but I Can’t Find Anyone:  Handling Labor Risk  

Mark it down as a problem that businesses had before COVID that has only gotten worse in the pandemic: finding and retaining workers. As a result, a lot of businesses are having to think creatively about their operations from start to finish to figure out how to handle this challenge. We were recently asked about how to do just that. Check out this blog post to learn more.

Q&A with KCARD: Talking to Your Employees

Q&A with KCARD:  Talking to Your Employees

Question: I’m still not sure how COVID-19 is going to affect my farm business. I have 5 employees and I don’t know what to tell them if anything. What do I tell my employees?

Your employees already know this is not a normal spring season. Clearly communicating your plans and decisions will help them avoid assuming the worst and enable them to plan for the coming weeks.

Q&A with KCARD: Managing Cash Flow During a Crisis

Q&A with KCARD:  Managing Cash Flow During a Crisis

Question: How do I manage cash flow when I’m concerned about the effect of reduced travel/walk-in traffic on my business?

Answer:  The next two weeks and the next two months are going to be critical for many small businesses as we all figure out what the eventual impact will be. Click to read about a few rules of thumb for businesses.