Seasonal planning for small businesses: three practical plays that prevent cash crunches On a hot July afternoon I stood in a warehouse stacked with inventory that would not move for months. The owner had bet last winter on a product that looked like a sure hit. Sales slowed. Racks stayed full. Payroll came due. Seasonal…

For many people, operating under constant pressure can feel normal long after it becomes unhealthy. The body adapts, the mind narrows its focus, and the work keeps getting done — but often at a steep personal cost. In a recent essay on operator syndrome and the hidden cost of living in survival mode, the issue…