Daylight Savings Time is often treated as a minor inconvenience — a lost hour of sleep and a small shift in routine.

But for small businesses, the time change can create unexpected operational disruptions if systems aren’t prepared.

Scheduling platforms, automated emails, payroll systems, appointment reminders, and security timers can all be affected by the clock change.

Most of these issues are preventable with a quick operational review.

Preparing your business for Daylight Savings Time is a simple but valuable exercise in small business continuity planning — and a reminder that operational resilience often comes down to the small details.

Before the clocks change on March 8, here are five quick checks every small business owner should make.

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