Have you ever had a task that’s so big or so scary that you just haven’t quite known where to start? You’re so in awe of the task itself that getting down to it and getting it done requires as much discipline as the task itself. Sound familiar?
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by Susan Fennema – Beyond the Chaos
Developing relationships in this virtual world of email, chat, and conference calls can be challenging. How do you convey the personality of your company and team members when you do not have opportunities for face-to-face contact and sometimes, not even phone contact?
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I worked with an engineering manager recently who was overwhelmed by a few things, but one in particular. Upon talking with him he told me that he has been avoiding, or procrastinating on this item for a while now.
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by Ann Connor
If you’re a bit concerned about how you finished 2019 and how you can start strong now that the New Year is here, we don’t blame you! With 2019 behind us, it’s important to have all your ducks in a row to make sure that the upcoming year can be your best yet. That’s why we’ve compiled this can-do list to make sure your small business is ready, set, go for 2020.
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People do business with people they know, like and trust – yet, 64% of companies are at risk because of not having a well-developed sales and marketing plan using this very simple concept. Having a plan and working your plan is an important factor to healthy cash flow and company growth.
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by Ann Connor
It is vitally important to whatever business endeavor you are pursuing that the team you have around you understands their mission clearly. Clear expectations at the outset of a project, be it a new product launch or building a new department in the company, provide a solid guideline and should form a cohesive vision for everyone involved.
To ensure success in any given project, it can be valuable to present a set of behavior expectations or work on one with your team. One way to develop this is a “team charter” or contract upon which all members agree. This code of conduct can help to guide the team through its growth, reminding members to be respectful of colleagues, contribute their opinions when they are solicited, and addressing conflicts personally on a one-to-one basis.
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