Back to the office. Hybrid. 100% remote. The last two years have brought a great deal of turbulence and given steam to the remote working world. They have also added to mental health issues, stress especially around personal finances due to soaring inflation, and anxiety as a result of the state of the world. Trends do tend to come and go, but some stick around. Then a few become the new normal. So what’s going to be the new normal for 2022? We are not about to take a guess at that one. But we will offer some thoughts to ponder as we enter this new year.

Looking for a good gift for your team this holiday season? What better way to inspire and motivate than through books. Haven’t had time to dive into some of the releases from the past few years? Check out a few of our favorites we enjoy returning to time and time again. Each of them would make a great gift for your team - or maybe for yourself!

Frustration sets in when you continually hear that there are jobs out there to be filled and everyone is hiring. And as an employer, it’s discouraging to know that there are millions of candidates looking for work. However, neither of you is able to find the right fit. What’s causing this great divide?

As we are closing in on the end of the year, it’s a great time to start thinking about your goals for the future. So no matter the type of goals you are establishing, here are some tips to help you get started and keep focused on success.

Calendar management can be scary. The best advice we can offer is to hire a virtual assistant to manage it for you. Let her be the master planner and keep you on track so you can focus on the bigger picture. If you aren’t ready to take the plunge with a virtual assistant, then read on for tips and tricks to help you manage your calendar.

Managing email can overwhelm anyone, especially if you receive an excess of 100 emails daily. Often the thought of taking a day off and returning to a full inbox causes frustration and stress. Here are some suggestions for managing your email so frustration doesn’t set in and cause undue tension.

Most of us have the opportunity to work hard so we can play hard. Humans were created to work and be productive, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like to hear words of gratitude and encouragement. Everyone has a specific way that makes them feel most appreciated, and in today’s blog, we are focusing on words of affirmation.

Inspiring your team to continue to be innovative and creative can be difficult, especially in a remote or hybrid environment. Every team member is different and what pushes one person to think outside the box might not work for everyone. Here are some tips we have found useful for our team. We encourage them to utilize what works for them when they need motivation. Don’t wait until your team hits burn-out; implement some of these ideas asap!

There are many buzzwords out there today, particularly in regards to remote working. Here’s our favorite one because it’s all-encompassing - Anywhere Automation. Sounds pretty self-explanatory, doesn’t it? But is your team able to function anywhere they work remotely? Do the processes, systems, and applications you need to run your business allow your team to be efficient and effective?

Is your team remote? Then you need to have the right tools to keep your team connected, efficient, and productive. There are so many apps and programs out there that we would write about this topic all year. However, we’ll attempt to make this short and sweet, cause ain’t nobody got that kinda time.

There is no doubt about it, automation will affect the future of the workplace. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation have already helped to increase efficiency and productivity and allow remote workers to thrive and work smarter. But what is the human cost?

Not long ago we wrote about needing top performers in your business. While this continues to be true today, it’s even more important for you to be an emotionally intelligent leader. You’ve searched high and low to form a great team; now you must lead them well. Here are some tips to help you be the leader your team needs.

Are you still doing your own recruiting, even in the age of COVID and the remote work explosion? If you are not an expert in finding the right talent for your team in this remote work age, then you need to outsource it to someone who is. This not only frees you up to continue focusing on your business while your next team member is found, but allows the experts to find the perfect fit for your team.

Stop trying to do it all yourself. There is a better option and we can help you. The remote work industry is expected to continue to grow this year. Right now is the time to start the search for your next virtual team member.

Today’s workforce is quickly taking on a new look, and remote working is one of the reasons. Here are our top 10 suggestions of how a virtual assistant can help clear your plate, allowing you to focus on what matters most - your business and your family.

Welcome to 2021. We are certain everyone is ready to put 2020 behind them. A fresh start is what we are given - every morning, every week, every month, and every year. So let’s seize the new beginning.

T I M E. It’s the one thing we all need more of but can never find. Or can you? Just imagine what you would do if you had an extra five hours each week! How about 10? Or even 20? We hear so much about work-life balance, maintaining a stress-free life, and self-care. Each of these is important for our own health and the relationships we have in our lives. How can you, as a busy entrepreneur and business owner, balance work and your personal life?

I don’t know about you but I’ve learned a lot this year about myself, my family, and the people around me. I’m beyond grateful to have the people I have in my life. I’m blessed to have a business that is thriving despite the mess of COVID-19. I’m even a bit of a mess because it seems this year has not only been full of a complete world gone crazy, but my own family’s life has also experienced some significant changes.

What kind of leader do you want to be? Much of the time, being an effective leader has more to do with attitude and actions than it does with title and position. A positive attitude can determine your level of contentment and impact how others interact with you.

Being able to think strategically is critically important to the success of any organization. The purpose of a good strategy is to help a business develop specific goals enabling them to grow as an organization. Strategic thinking involves creative and forward-thinking insight into the business and its culture. In order to be continually deliberate in your thinking, there are four objectives you should be implementing.