“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” – Will Rogers If you’re a new virtual employee starting a new job, you should absolutely be concerned about making a great first impression. Guess what? That’s also true for the employer. You want your new hire to respect and admire your team, your […]
As a fellow business owner, I’m sure you’ll appreciate this one. I was feeling indulgent the other day and couldn’t help popping into my favorite ice cream store as I was driving by. Okay, maybe I wasn’t driving by, but I was in the neighborhood. There were no other customers, just four employees and here’s […]
If you’re like me, you’re a creature of habit. I have my routines and enjoy the stability of knowing what the future will bring. That’s what they call the left brain stuff and it’s a real asset in business because that’s how the checklists get made, the assigned tasks get marked off, and everything moves […]
You know how some restaurants have big menus and serve all kinds of food, while others, like your favorite barbecue spot or pizza place, are just focused on a few items? As a business owner, especially a small business owner, you’re like the restaurant with the big menu – you have to handle all kinds […]
The community association management industry is facing a serious drought: qualified community management professionals simply cannot be found. They are overworked and underpaid and yet still somehow cost management companies a small fortune whenever a new hire does come on board. But there is a solution. This series will cover the roles a virtual assistant […]
Remember in that movie from way back, Jerry Maguire, when Cuba Gooding Jr. was always saying “Show me the money!” If you’re like me and love a great deal, it’s more like saying “Show me the savings!” Some people get fanatical about trying to make money, and I mean, count me in. But there’s something […]
Many millions of people are now singing the praises of remote work since the pandemic disrupted our work patterns. I’ve been working and managing staff remotely for over eight years now, which makes me something of a veteran. At this point, there aren’t many people criticizing remote work for being unproductive, or difficult to manage […]
Reward based compensation is just a fancy name for a bonus. Bonuses are good, we all love bonuses. That is, we all love getting a bonus. As entrepreneurs and managers working with tight budgets and increasing payroll costs, adding to those expenses with employee bonuses may seem like not a great idea. In that case, […]
A good listener helps work through problems, allows the person to feel validated about their concerns, and to feel recognized as human beings. We seek out relationships with people who will listen to us carefully, thoughtfully, and without judgment. They won’t teach you this in business school, but a huge part of being a successful […]
The community association management industry is facing a serious drought: qualified community management professionals simply cannot be found. They are overworked and underpaid and yet still somehow cost management companies a small fortune whenever a new hire does come on board. But there is a solution. This series will cover the roles a virtual assistant […]