NEW YORK (AP) — The presidential primary season is upon us, and the Super Bowl isn't that far off. Small business owners may find productivity dipping as employees talk about the candidates and this weekend's game.

How much chatter is OK when there's work to be done? And, what if the discussions get a little heated?

Some things for you to consider when workers get distracted by what's going on outside the company:

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