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 […]
Are You a Freelancer or Do You Depend on Them? Take Action to Protect Your Business Relationships from the PRO Act
As busy entrepreneurs, freelance professionals, and parents, it’s easy to lose track of all the potential legislation pending in Washington. That’s especially true right now, with school closures and pandemic-related restrictions forcing many of us to rethink our business models. But, a bill called the PRO Act is winding its way through the legislative process […]
Share the Love! Recognition is the Key to Happy Teams
People are like flowers. They bloom when they get attention. In the workplace, recognition often serves as the sun that helps feed your team and encourages them to keep up the excellent work. But, when you manage a team of remote workers, the traditional ways of thanking your team and showing appreciation may be more […]
Happy New Year! Here are the Work-at-Home Trends Coming Your Way
As we look to 2021, everyone has questions about what the year will bring in terms of public health, the economy, and the future of work. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that making predictions about the future is a risky proposition. But based on what we are seeing for remote teams and remote […]
Business Promotions Made Easy with These 4 Simple Steps
Social media is an inescapable force. It appears on your phone, it can drive a news cycle, and it is the basis for many conversations between friends and neighbors. Love it or hate it, social media is an efficient, low-cost way to reach a broad audience to promote your business and grow your brand. More […]
What is the Best Human Resources Solution for Your Small Business
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 […]
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 […]
How to Wow Your Audience with Amazing Blog Content
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 […]
How to Handle a Negative Business Review
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 […]
Which Time Tracking Software is Right for You and Your Remote Team?
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 […]