The holidays are a traditional time to share thanks and appreciation, and you don’t want to miss the opportunity to share some love and light with your team as 2021 turns into 2022. But, when your team works from home–whether across town or the country–some of the traditional holiday options for thanking people are off
When you lead a team, you set the tone and establish the tenor. Strong leaders know that what they say and do can change the trajectory of a team’s future. As the owner of a small business, you are the leader for that business–and chances are you have a lifetime of leadership experience to call
As a savvy small business owner, you are always looking for new ways to gain a business advantage. One option you may be considering is moving to a fully remote workforce. For many businesses–large and small–this move makes a lot of sense. As the labor market tightens, a fully remote workforce can make it easier
A stellar team can help move your business in the right direction. As a small business owner, you know that finding and keeping the right staff is critical for daily and long-term success. But, how do you hold on to your people when America is amid a “great resignation” that affects small and large businesses?
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
With the new year here, it’s time to set goals (if you haven’t already) –business, personal, and professional. The act of looking to the future and considering business possibilities is inherently optimistic and exciting. However, you may feel trepidation as you move forward with this process for 2021. This last year may have changed the
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
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
Hiring someone to work for you off-site means you don’t have the luxury of meeting them or training them in person. And because of that, there are some things you should know to help make the working relationship more successful from the start. Don’t hire by the resume alone Hiring someone is more than just
Successfully managing remote teams is becoming more necessary as telecommute jobs are more widely available. There are countless tools and options to make this possible, and we’ve narrowed down some of our favorite options. Whether you’re looking to track time, communicate with your team, or send professional invoices and billing notes, we have something for
