Every Community Association Manager (CAM) knows that when the summer ends HOA budget season begins. Helping community associations prepare for budget season is one of the most critical roles of any CAM or management company and one of the most exhausting. Planning a new budget is more than just number crunching and financial wizardry, it’s […]
The sky is a beautiful red and orange over the ocean, and the breeze hits just right — nowhere to be, nothing to do but to drink in the moment of relaxation. I love those “this is it!” moments when the getaway lives up to the months of dreaming. My feet are buried in the […]
I like to dance and have fun. I like having a good time. (Now I’m hearing Kool and the Gang’s “Celebration” as I type.) But even when I party, I want it done right, especially when I’m hosting the shindig. Who do I invite? What activities will we have? What will be served? How do […]
I think of efficiency like this – When I go to cook dinner, I make sure I've read over my recipe a couple of times to know the steps. I have all my ingredients prepped and ready to go. Before I even turn on a burner, I know the steps I need to take and […]
Love it or hate it, technology's part of the virtual employee experience. It's not only about using Zoom or Microsoft Teams for video conferencing and chat. Now there are so many online software tools for business it can make your head spin. At HireSmart, we've embraced this new era of communication tech because it makes […]
One of our clients' most significant challenges is ensuring that your business is adequately staffed. Being understaffed involves many risks that you should consider as a business owner or manager. At HireSmart, we're focused on minimizing those risks while keeping your labor costs under control. We're always happy to provide insights on how you can […]
We could spend all day telling you the reasons why hiring a virtual employee is a great idea. But, if you're anything like us at HireSmart, you want to know what specific benefits you get with virtual employees versus in-house employees. So, we thought it'd be interesting to walk you through a life cycle cost […]
In a traditional community association management (CAM) company, there’s a CAM manager (or two or five) who wears every hat in the organization. Throughout the industry, a troublesome lack of incoming new talent, and an exodus of available professionals has forced many CAM professionals to juggle dozens of roles and responsibilities. The CAM Management “dream […]
Today marks the 1-year anniversary of my cancer diagnosis. Mark and I were heading to the farm, and we were stopping on our way to get the results. Mark was staying in the car with our puppy, Adrian, and I rushed inside, assuming positive results. I had a spot on my tongue for years. I […]
It doesn’t matter whether you’re an in-house or virtual employee, you want to feel appreciated, you want to feel necessary. It’s a bit easier to accomplish with an in-house employee. Casual comments like “You know I really appreciate the effort you put into that report,” or “I couldn’t have closed that deal without your help,” […]