Let’s start off with some quotes about the benefits of taking advantage of opportunities (and the dangers of missing them). “Necessity is the mother of invention” – Plato “Never let a good crisis go to waste” – Churchill "Bad companies are destroyed by crisis. Good companies survive them. Great companies are improved by them." –Andy […]
As a community association manager, you are responsible for keeping your HOAs and condo associations running smoothly. That means making and giving them the tools to ensure that repairs and regular maintenance are done in a timely manner and helping to manage HOA vendors and contractors who work on their properties. But managing those communications […]
There was a time, before globalization, before NAFTA, when buying a car made in the US was, let’s say, highly encouraged. I knew mechanics who literally refused to work on foreign cars because they were seen as supporting a foreign country, instead of our own economy. It made sense back then, before everything became so […]
Whether you’re a fan or not, sports are a huge part of life around the world. With the World Cup happening a little over a month ago & the Super Bowl coming soon, it’s impossible to miss the spectacle, the outrageous costumes, the national pride from sport lovers everywhere. My favorite sport is business, so […]
The dreaded tax season is upon us once again. As with any business, management companies need to ensure their tax filings are in order. The 2023 deadline to file is April 18th, so there are still a few months to manage your management company’s tax return prep. Here are a few things to remember: Sort […]
Virtual employees add diversity of experience and perspective to your team. Many business owners hire consultants, coaches, advisors to help them see things in a different way, to get a different perspective from a trusted source. It’s especially common in real estate and commission sales-type businesses where outreach and messaging are critical to success. There […]
Why being understaffed is bad for your health. Health is related to stress, that’s what the research and science tells us. It’s not all stress that’s bad, it’s excessive stress that can tax your body and mind and lead to illness. Managing a business comes with a certain amount of necessary stress because at the […]
There was no actual ballroom, but there was music, dancing, and fun. Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family” rocked through computer speakers, and Anne and Mark Lackey played host to all those arriving to the HireSmart Virtual Employees’ 2022 Christmas party as a couple might welcome family at the door. Anne showed off some moves. Her […]
Disaster preparedness is a crucial component of success for all businesses, including community associations and their management companies. From mundane scenarios like planned water shut offs or unexpected loss of power to natural disasters like coastal hurricanes and midwestern earthquakes, it’s important to plan ahead. But that planning and the interim preparation that should come […]
An HOA capital expense (CapEx) project can be stressful. It’s a big undertaking, and you must make sure that your community association is organized and on schedule. If you don’t have time or the resources to do this yourself, hiring a virtual employee (VE) can save your community association time and money by helping with […]