Having a thriving business can be extremely rewarding especially when a company’s growth results in expanding to onboard extra help. If a company owner has a managerial background, they will have some knowledge and/or experience when it comes to onboarding, training, and evaluating employees and their work. For the entrepreneur who is used to working
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
If you’re reading this, you understand the power of blogs. Blogs offer fun and interesting ways to learn new things, connect with others who share similar interests, and interact with your favorite personalities, brands, products, and services. As a business owner, entrepreneur, or mompreneur, blogs offer a fantastic opportunity to increase your online profile, share
You and your team work hard everyday to make sure your customers get the best of your product and service. But, despite your best efforts, things are bound to go wrong sometimes and you may find yourself the recipient of a negative online business review. Let’s be clear: this stings. But, it can also be
Having an accurate time tracking system in place is crucial in order to successfully manage remote work. It’s one of the best ways to monitor your team’s progress, understand your productivity rates, and properly measure your KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators). The three main reasons for time tracking are to gauge client work, to manage your
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
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
If you lead a company or a team, you likely hold the title of leader, manager or even owner. So what is the difference between a leader and a manager? The dictionary defines a leader as, “the person who leads or commands a group or organization.” And it defines a manager as, “a person responsible
Digital transformation has really changed the workplace environment. In fact, if you are deemed a “non-essential” business, chances are, you’ve now had to adapt to a work from home environment in order to stay operational. The trouble with remote office management is that employees who might have been readily available in-house can become difficult to
Working from home has many benefits, from more freedom and flexibility to a quick 10-step commute to your home office. Although it’s mainly a positive experience for most, there can be challenges involved, especially to those new to working remotely . . . or maybe when we’re in the middle of a pandemic! Here are
