3 Tips to Get Back on Track After a Vacation
Even if you love your job, there’s no denying that vacation provides a much-needed break from the stress of it all. However, returning to work after an extended vacation can sometimes be difficult to handle—the transition between your rejuvenating time off and your regular routine at work can be jarring, especially if you’re eager to […]
Why Your Small Business Needs Standard Operating Procedures (and How They Can Help You Better Manage Your Time and Resources)
At the core of any successful business operation are Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). SOPs have many benefits, from helping to define your business goals to ensuring that you stay compliant with industry regulations and laws. In this article, we’ll walk you through some of the benefits of SOPs, how they can help you better manage […]
10 Services You Can Offer As A Virtual Assistant
If you’re looking to become a virtual assistant, or if you’re just wondering what services you can offer companies, this list will help you out. A virtual assistant is an employee who works remotely and provides administrative, creative, and other types of support to clients on an as-needed basis. Being a virtual assistant lets you […]
How to Deal With a Client Who Goes Back on Their Word
When you’re in business, the only thing worse than losing a customer is when you lose a customer who still owes you money. When this happens, your best course of action may be to have a serious sit-down with the client and attempt to work out an arrangement that makes everyone happy…but if that doesn’t […]
Don’t Fall For This Scam
We’ve written several blogs on how to spot a fake hiring scam before, but we wanted to warn you of a new, very elaborate scam we’ve encountered recently. It started with an email. A friend of mine named Carol was applying for jobs. She received a very official-looking email from someone offering her a job […]
How Often Should I Meet With My Remote Employees?
As a manager of remote employees, how often do you need to meet with your team? The answer isn’t always clear-cut and depends on the needs of your business and the success of your employees. Here are some guidelines to help you decide how often you should meet with your team and why it’s important […]
7 Tips for Balancing Kids and Work as a Work-at-Home Mom
As a stay-at-home mom, you have an added obstacle when it comes to getting work done at home: kids! From wanting to play with you all day long to those household chores catching your eye when you need to concentrate, there are plenty of distractions that can get in the way of your work. Here […]
5 Tips for Managing Finances as a Freelancer
You just started working as a freelancer. You have your first client…now what? OR You’ve been a freelancer for a while, but finances are still a struggle…what should you do? If you’re a brand new freelancer or a seasoned pro, finance tips are always helpful. We’ve compiled our top five tips for managing money below […]
A Checklist for Your Team Before Someone Leaves for Vacation
Besides managing the normal workflow, it’s that time of year when people head to the beach, the mountains, or wherever they want on vacations! While your team members are recharging at their favorite relaxation spots, vacation time for those that are still working can be very stressful. Is your team ready for one of them […]
Do I need to respond to every applicant that applies for a job?
Are you familiar with the term ghosting? This refers to when someone just leaves a situation with absolutely no explanation. You may have experienced this when someone left you hanging and possibly puzzled you as to why. Have you, as an employer, ghosted job candidates? Everyone here understands the struggles of being a business owner: […]