Summer is here, and I hope you're getting ready for some well-deserved time off. But if you're feeling guilty about stepping away or worried that your business can't spare you, I want to share some eye-opening research that might change your mind. A recent survey of 10,000 desk workers by Slack found that the […]
As a business owner, you've poured your heart and soul into building your company. You've weathered storms, celebrated triumphs, and invested countless hours in making your vision a reality. But have you given the same level of attention to planning your exit strategy and securing your legacy? Retirement may seem like a distant dream, […]
διακοπές — That's the Greek word for "vacation." And for several years, "vacation" was as unfamiliar to my husband and me as its Greek translation. As new business owners, we poured every moment into our entrepreneurial endeavors, forgoing our own paychecks to pay our employees, getting little sleep, and squeezing every little luxury out […]
One of the best things about travel is that it reminds you of what you love about home. When you come back, you see everything familiar through fresh eyes. You can assess the good and bad aspects of your environment compared to others, making changes where needed while developing a deeper appreciation of the […]
Summer is right around the corner, and you know what that means: Summer vacation. Not enough businesses are willing to admit that vacation time is crucial. It's not just a luxury or a perk — it's a necessity. Ensuring that your staff members are mentally healthy and can separate work from play goes a […]
The HireSmart Genesis story is actually about a vacation nightmare. We finally managed to get our property management company into a state where we could step away. We booked the flights, packed the bags, said farewells, got to the resort, and then the text hit. For my husband and me, the short digital message […]
No business can succeed in a bubble. You have to put yourself out there. While some business owners dislike marketing — the "hey, look at us!" aspect — I find it quite fun. It's storytelling. What stories do we tell? What purpose do the stories serve? What can we do to help customers […]
We tend to think of “fun” as the quick dopamine jolt of joy, a side-splitting laugh, or a toe-tapping tune. But there are more profound types of “fun,” which aren’t so fleeting. It’s “fun” to see incremental progress in learning an instrument, to lose yourself in a long novel, or to restore something […]
Tell me a story. Young and old want the same. We're creatures of narrative, entertained by tales of journeys, conflicts, love, despair, and hope. We each have our own stories. Your business has a narrative, too. What's your company's creation story? How did it grow? What's happening now, and where will the business be […]
"Fun" is an element of work/life balance that tends to get lost in the big picture, especially for community association managers (CAMs). As the rule enforcers, the meeting runners, and the digital machinery that powers the dreaded monthly assessment charges, it's difficult to shed the image of being stoic or hard-hearted. Homeowners associations (HOAs) […]