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If you work with freelancers who are not in your country, it can be a challenge. The time difference is merely one of the obstacles to overcome. However, I’ve got a few tips that can make working with an off-shore freelancer successful: Get to know the freelancer personally. I always ask if there are daysRead more about Tips for Working with Off-shore Freelancers[…]
The time has come. Your business is expanding and it has become a struggle to balance the managerial commitments and mundane tasks. While hiring an in-office assistant seems like the next logical step to fulfilling your business needs, consider venturing into the virtual realm. Your virtual assistant has the capacity to handle many of theRead more about 20 Things Your Virtual Assistant Can Do For You[…]
For many busy freelancers and entrepreneurs, waking up to a ton of email is a cause for stress. Today, with all the joint ventures going on in marketing, you’ve no doubt signed up for a webinar or two, only to be put on the newsletter list of a joint venture partner you don’t know. I’mRead more about Get your email inbox in order[…]
When you start your business, you may realize that you need help in several areas. You may be great at selling your product or service, but perhaps could use help in writing copy for your blog. You may also need help to create, update and design a website that draws new customers. It’s also doubtfulRead more about Why Outsourcing Makes Great Sense[…]
Managing a team can be a challenge in any environment. However, managing a virtual team poses special challenges. Few master the skills necessary to ensure their virtual teams are running smoothly. One reason is because many managers bring the old “brick and mortar” paradigm to the virtual space and it just doesn’t work. If you’reRead more about Managing Virtual Team Successfully[…]
Just because you work from home, doesn’t mean you can’t get bored or stymied during your work day. If you write copy or have to come up with clever quips for social media, you may also experience a brain freeze or writer’s block. What can you do when these issues arise and pose a challengeRead more about Quick pick-me-ups for those working from home[…]