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When you decide to go into business, you no doubt understand there are and will probably always be competitors. Very few people come up with an idea that is unrivaled, so how should you deal with competition in your industry? I believe that we carry our personal beliefs over to our business. If you are anRead more about Embrace Your Competition[…]
I’ve learned so much from my grandmother and I’d dare say that many of the things I’ve learned from her are just by watching her and what she’s done. My maternal grandmother was an entrepreneur. She sold “Stanley” products back in the day, which was a precursor to “Avon” which she still sells to this day andRead more about How I Get It All Done, a Lesson from Grandma…[…]
Working virtually often means being able to hit the ground running. Many employers who hire virtual workers or freelancers don’t have the time or the budget to train them before they start. These employers can’t always see the individuals they’re training or collaborating with; so having systems in place is crucial to making sure these new teamRead more about Why Systems are So Important to Your Virtual Team[…]
When you make your first hire, you may be wondering how much communication is needed for your new team member to be successful. Well the best way to find out is to ask. If you have a good hiring process, you should have a skilled individual that is ready to work hard on behalf ofRead more about Communicating With Your Team Is A Must![…]
I totally love Twitter! It allows me to engage with old and new business associates as well as potential clients and businesses that I like. On Twitter I’ve been able to speak to Magic Johnson’s wife: Cookie who has her own line of jeans, the editor of Upscale magazine to pitch my clients, Kennon Earl one of the stars ofRead more about What’s Your Favorite Social Site for Business?[…]
Working long hours can be taxing on an entrepreneur. That is why many of us hire team members. However, you don’t want your team to become overwhelmed and begin to form a distaste for working virtually. So how do you manage this conundrum? Well you can hire a part-time team that would work in tiers. That means youRead more about Your Virtual Teams Schedule[…]