Seven Keys to Conducting Productive, Low-Stress Performance Reviews for Remote Teams
If the idea of delivering a performance review strikes fear in your heart, you are not alone. Many people rank receiving or giving a performance review right below getting a root canal. That’s because performance reviews are awkward. When you have a virtual team, performance reviews can feel that much more uncomfortable because you miss […]
Ready, Set, Win! A Business Coach Can Help You Get Results Now
The word coach often conjures up an image of a teacher in polyester shorts, a whistle, and a high school gym. But, as an entrepreneur, there’s a different kind of coaching that might make sense for you and your business–a business coach. The right coach can take your business and your leadership skills to the […]
Is an Online Business Manager the Missing Asset for Your Small Business?
As your business grows, you may find yourself stretched in many directions. At first, a virtual assistant takes the steam off by lifting administrative tasks off your plate. Now your team has grown, your customers are increasing, and you have ideas for the future. But, there’s only one of you, and all your time goes […]
What is a Virtual Assistant? And Why Smart Business Owners Use Them
Imagine a world where you focus on growing your business, and all your administrative, technical, and customer service tasks are cared for by capable and dedicated hands. If this scenario sounds like an unachievable nirvana, you’ve likely never heard of a virtual assistant. Virtual assistants (VA) can save the day–and your sanity. Knowing how to […]
How to Select the Best Virtual Assistant Training Program for You
If you’re ready to work from home, start your own business, or launch a side hustle, consider becoming a virtual assistant (VA). As a VA, you take care of many tasks, including email response, appointment setting, travel planning, and calendar management. You can work as a general VA, who does a wide variety of tasks […]
How to Help Your Small Business Thrive in Uncertain Times
With everything that’s gone down in 2020, it may be time to look at your business with fresh eyes to assess your current state and determine where you are headed. One way to do this is to perform a SWOT analysis. SWOT stands for: Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats This analysis is quick and gives you […]
5 Things You Need to Know Before Hiring an Independent Contractor
Hiring an independent contractor is a big step. It often means that your business is growing and that you are ready to take the next step to bigger and better things. Now that you’ve found the right person and agreed on a scope of work, it’s time to roll up your virtual sleeves and get […]
How to Hire the Best Candidates for Your Remote Team
There’s nothing better than landing a great new team member-especially a remote team member. It’s a sign that your business is growing and you are ready to support additional people to help you get to the next phase. But, finding that person is often easier said than done. And the stakes are high. According to […]
3 Powerful Ways Remote Teams Can Help Your Small Business Grow
If you are a small business owner, chances are you’ve faced the challenge of how and when to hire someone to join your team. Many small business owners start out by themselves or with only one or two others, but as the business grows so do the roles and needs. And with the recent mandatory […]
Challenging Times Call for Creative Hiring Solutions
In today’s economy, many businesses are having to downsize and cut back expenses every place possible in order to survive. This includes letting valued employees go – often times with much regret. And unfortunately some believe our economy will not improve for a couple of years. So what are businesses to do? How do you […]