I would pay what the timeclock says. If that’s not correct, then the employee can fill out paperwork showing where and why the mistake was made. It will be reviewed by management the following week and adjusted at the following pay period.
I bet their ability to follow the process will improve if you aren’t jumping through hoops to fix their mistakes immediately.
It also creates a paper trail you can use for employee evaluation.
Everyone else has mentioned the logistic problems. I’m starting a restaurant it’s overhead. Have you considered a quarterly event where you hire a chef to cook food from your farm.
It sounds like you have a signup amount of money to spend.
Apart from buying yourself a toy (camper, big truck, etc) that you don’t need, have you thought about buying another business? If it could be in the same niche and benefit your primary business, even better. Or maybe there’s property that can benefit your business?
This is how small business works. It’s hard work, and not a get rich quick scheme.
Not at all what r/povertyfinance tells you, lol.
Agreed with your mom.
Make a standard response and go on with life. :)