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# [The importance of flexible working - Burton's Biscuits](https://blog.redwigwam.com/theimportanceofflexibleworking)

COVID-19 has provided many challenges to businesses all over the world. 

We spoke to Wills Jennings and Jo Harwood of heritage brand Burton's Biscuits (home to Maryland Cookies & Jammie Dodgers) about how they use flexible workers to overcome some of the challenges they have faced recently - and why the future looks even more flexible. 

As businesses have to re-evaluate costs and overheads, the ability to turn staff levels on and off becomes crucial - and having access to a flexible team allows you to do just that. 

 

## Need help to move your business forward?

**As we enter a new period of the pandemic - and a crucial trading period, let's chat about how we can support you. Here's just some of the ways we can help. **

- **Promotional compliance**
- **NPL & availability audits**
- **Mystery shopping**
- **Product purchase**
- **Drive brand awareness & trial**

**Get in touch and we can discuss a bespoke plan for the needs of your business. **

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