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MCDA Business Brief
Insights on operations, finance, HR, and communications for growing businesses
The Holiday Party and Workplace Conduct
A holiday party is a work event in a social setting, and that mix is what makes it different. A few decisions made ahead of time help it bring the team together.
Riley Murr
Handling December Time-Off Requests Fairly
When three people want the same week off and the business needs two of them working, a clear process does most of the work. Here's how to set one up before the requests arrive.
Riley Murr
How to Set Communication Standards With Clients
Being available around the clock is rarely a deliberate choice. It tends to happen one helpful reply at a time. A practical look at response times, channels, and holding the line as a team.
Riley Murr
Recession-Proof Strategies for Small Business Owners
Economic downturns are an inevitable part of the business cycle. While the severity and duration of recessions vary, the underlying challenges are familiar: reduced consumer spending, tightened credit markets, and increased uncertainty. For small business owners, these periods can feel particularly vulnerable. Limited cash reserves and lean teams often leave little room for error. Yet history shows that not all businesses merely survive recessions—some emerge stronger. The di
Mar 53 min read
Scenario Planning Amid Economic Uncertainty: Preparing for the Unknown
Economic uncertainty has become a defining feature of the modern business landscape. Market fluctuations, geopolitical tensions, shifting regulations, and unexpected crises—from supply chain disruptions to rapid technological change—create conditions where traditional forecasting often falls short. In these environments, organizations that rely solely on linear predictions risk being unprepared for emerging challenges. Scenario planning offers a structured approach to naviga
Feb 193 min read
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