In today’s global and distributed business economy, virtual teams are becoming the norm. In fact, 43 percent of employed Americans said they spent at least some time working remotely in 2016. And as more and more companies begin to embrace this idea, expect that number to increase significantly. While having a remote team has numerous […]
Time management is a skill that will pay dividends forever. If you don’t manage your time well it will seriously cost you in both your personal and professional life. The reason why time management is so important is because time is the one variable that we all have in common. There will always be discrepancies […]
Miscommunications happen frequently with most everyone I know. Technology has allowed us to communicate faster but not necessarily better. While some miscommunication is merely annoying, it’s those awful miscommunications that occur at the most inopportune moments that put unnecessary stress on us all, creating conflict and can be a disrupting influence in relationships. While some […]
What was I doing again? Obviously, focus was not part of that conversation. We’ve all walked into a room, only to have everything we were thinking of completely dashed from our mind. In a world of instant info at our fingertips, distractions are an almost imminent threat, and attention can be elusive. Here are 5 […]
Although social media is being utilized more and more in the business world, not all businesses are using it. Those businesses may be missing out on valuable exposure which could increase their customer base. Regardless, the ones that actually do use social media may still be missing the boat. If your business is one that […]
Sales is tough. It’s tough because it typically requires hours and hours of effort with sparse rewards. That said, it can also be the most lucrative position if you’re able to close the right deals. Luckily for you, there are sales tactics that have been proven to work over the years. Here are five essential […]
How important is it to increase staff happiness? In this day-in-age, employees expect more from a workplace than they used to. Gone are the days that people get a job, and settle there for the rest of their lives. It’s critical to ensure that your employees are happy so they do better work and want […]
Solid communication between yourself and your team is a crucial key to success when it comes to maintaining a business that thrives. When you manage a remote team, communication becomes even more important and can be tricky to improve. There’s no water cooler to meet up at so you can casually ask how the latest […]
The majority of us lead very busy lives. With so many things going on it’s often difficult to maintain long-term focus. We tend to focus so much on what’s directly ahead of us that our long-term goals get pushed back. Luckily for you, there are ways to stay on track. Here are four strategies you […]
The opportunity to work from home is great. No need to commute, no need to dress up, and most of all little to no distractions. While working from home has its advantages it also has a few drawbacks. If you’re home there’s nobody to loom over your shoulder to make sure you stay on task. […]
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