All posts tagged: Business

Top 10 Reasons to In-source When in Crisis

In the midst of crisis, your business faces a variety of unforeseen problems, and you might end up thinking that your business may not make it through. However, in-sourcing is one way that can help you minimize the effects of a crisis. The biggest questions most business owners are asking themselves are: Will my business […]

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Dealing with Toxic Team Members in 4 Easy Steps

How to identify Toxic team members Every environment has toxic team members, whether corporate or social. However, there is a difference between difficult team members and toxic team members. A toxic team member is anyone who is abusive, unsupportive, or unhealthy emotionally—someone who basically brings you down more than up. There is always that one […]

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How To Increase Virtual Team Productivity

A virtual team has become the new human capital trend that has taken many industries by storm. The idea of having a team working remotely seems unorthodox and difficult to handle, especially if your business is fast-paced.  As your business owner, you might be worried about how to manage virtual team productivity. However, a virtual […]

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How To Improve Your Team’s Customer Service Skills

Teamwork makes the dream work! An ideal working environment is what everyone wants. Being able to feel comfortable with the people you work with allows the team to improve its work and to get work done effectively. Working environments also influence work culture which can translate to employees to naturally offer great customer service. Team […]

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6 Useful Apps to Boost Your Productivity

There are a number of apps that can help boost your productivity, from reminders about important deadlines and taking notes, to communicating and collaborating with your team. These apps can help you to get it done quicker and more efficiently, which increases productivity. Evernote Evernote is a digital notebook that allows you to jot down […]

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Why You Should Insource and Not Outsource

There is a fine line that distinguishes insourcing and outsourcing and how it functions within the business process. A lot of people with experience with virtual assistants will tell you to outsource and sometimes the two are confused for each other and often misused in the definition. In this post, we discuss why you should […]

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Payroll costs driving you up the wall? Here’s how to Save up to 75%

Money, Money, Money, that’s probably the first thing you think of when it comes to your business.The biggest question as a business is, “what are some of the key areas we are spending money on that we shouldn’t?”Whether your business is small or big, hiring new personnel that’s qualified puts a strain on your business’ finances.You are probably […]

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Insourcing versus Outsourcing

There is a distinctive difference between “outsourcing” and “insourcing” that should be clarified. It’s important to understand the difference as you look to leverage it as a part of your business. Both have a specific function and fit in the business marketplace, but it is important to understand your objective and long-term goals. Outsourcing is […]

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