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Go Remote with Intent

Go Remote with Intent

Here’s a scenario pre-pandemic. An employee shows up to work. Right – it’s already crazy. Someone showing up to work – in like real pants, too. But anyway – this dependable and super reliable employee sits down at her desk. She logs on. And then she’s supposed to stay there for roughly eight hours straight.…
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Remote first Staffing Strategy: A key to Future Business Success

Remote first Staffing Strategy: A key to Future Business Success

Just like “mobile-first” where mobile is what developers and designers are focused on, “remote-first” puts the remote work experience first.

CEOs & Executives Share Insights on Supporting Remote Sales Teams

Supporting Remote Sales Teams: Insights from CEOs and Execs

How do you support your sales leaders when your company is operating in a remote setting, whether as part of your business strategy or an adaptation to the current times?  This is what we asked of business leaders in industries ranging from adult education, bookkeeping tools, and as specific as mold remediation services for real…
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How To Track and Monitor Remote Workers

Tracking and Monitoring Remote Workers

One big question business owners have when their employees are working remotely is, “How will I know that my employees are actually working?”

Real Estate Agents Explain their Career-propelling Delegation Strategies

Delegation Strategies Propelling Real Estate Agents

Being a success in real estate means learning how to delegate. In our previous article, “Real Estate Agents Share the Top Tasks They Delegate to Virtual Assistants,” we looked at tried and true ideas of what to delegate. Now we explore how to delegate and who to delegate to. While we prefer our unique approach…
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How Pandemic transformed Marketing Strategies

How the Pandemic Transformed Marketing Strategies

As digital marketing continues to pick up steam over the years and has now skyrocketed due to the pandemic, we wanted to gain insight into how marketing agencies have adapted.

Top Project Management & External Communication Tools for Remote Teams

Top Tools for Remote Teams

In the first article in this series, The Best Tools for Managing Remote Employees, I took you through the details of apps and programs to conquer internal communication. Whether you are looking for ideas regarding chat, email, calendars or meetings, or establishing a file management system, all bases were covered for you in that article.…
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How To Keep Remote Teams Engaged

How To Keep Remote Teams Engaged

We recently asked business leaders what they have done to keep their remote teams engaged, especially during the height of the pandemic when stress levels and cabin fever were at their peak. We had 106 amazing responses from CEOs, small business owners, real estate professionals and other executives across numerous industries. Within these nuggets of…
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Managing Your Virtual Assistant In Another Time Zone

A Virtual Assistant (VA), is a person working in a remote capacity, typically in their home office, in a role designed to support a business.

Natasha Lee – Remote-First Employee Spotlight

Today we take you to the island of Mindanao, in the Philippines, to hear from Rene Manigque Oboza about what it’s like to be a remote worker.