Every business owner dreams of skyrocketing their business. One way to make this happen is to follow this 6-step productivity strategy. Today, more than ever before, we need to be productive. This is mainly due to the fact that we’re competing in a global economy where labor costs are a fraction of what they are here in North America. Productivity is defined as how well your … [Read more...]
In today's world, the traditional roles of management are changing. You don't need to be in the office full time to keep your team productive. However, this is only possible if you use the right tech tips and tools. Here are five tips to keep your office running smoothly, even if you're on a beach or at a barbecue: Stress the Value of Results It is a big mistake to measure an … [Read more...]
There is no denying that remote teams are a growing trend throughout the working world. Global Workplace Analytics reports that the practice of working from home for the traditional (i.e., not self-employed) staff member has more than doubled since 2005. This is a result of supply and demand: the same data reports that more than 80 percent of working Americans want to … [Read more...]
Running a business is never easy and when it comes to recruitment and finding the best possible workforce, there are countless challenges in front of a business owner. More and more young people are looking for flexible work positions, which can make it harder for employees to get ahold of some younger experts from various fields. This is why more and more companies are … [Read more...]
Small businesses usually don't have enough money to survive through a bad year, so owners have to make careful decisions on how to cut the costs and increase the revenue. Whether it's tough competition, financial obstacles, or being unprepared for rapid growth of business, there are a lot of reasons why many companies end up in debt within five years. So, should you panic? The … [Read more...]
With a smaller number of staff, the contribution of every employee in an SME is critical. According to a study, employees of small businesses are working an average of eight extra hours unpaid every week at work and home. The main reason for SME workers doing so many extra hours is to keep up with the volume of work, followed by pressure from their manager and more … [Read more...]
Only 5% of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) currently use cloud-based hosted voice services as their primary phone system. That means that 95% of SMBs don’t -- leaving money on the table. I believe this surprisingly low adoption rate is due to both lack of awareness and confusion in the market. Hosted voice is a subset of voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services, … [Read more...]
Hiring is always a challenging process, but the pressure increases when you are hiring for a remote position. The virtual office is becoming more popular with every passing year, as businesses realize the dramatic cost benefits of expanding your team remotely. It’s important that business owners recognize the hiring process for remote workers is entirely different from that of … [Read more...]
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