8 Marketing Skills That Can Build a Great Career
Marketing has become one of the most complicated industries in the modern world. With so many different methods, channels, and goals it’s important to become familiar with them all if you want to stay competitive. So when it comes to marketing skills which are the most important to acquire? This really depends on which marketing channels will best fit your business. Social media marketing, for example, is much more valuable to a...
Motivating From Afar: Helping Your Virtual Team Stay Energized
In today’s global and distributed business economy, virtual teams are becoming the norm. In fact, 43 percent of employed Americans said they spent at least some time working remotely in 2016. And as more and more companies begin to embrace this idea, expect that number to increase significantly. While having a remote team has numerous advantages, the biggest hurdle to overcome is keeping this remote team motivated and energized. It’s...
How You Can Stay Motivated When Everything Seems to Be Falling Apart
Let’s be honest, life is a constant roller coaster of emotions. One day you’re conquering the world and the next you may be curled up in your room on a rainy day. In startups things can be even more rocky. With so much uncertainty and very little instant gratification, startups are not for the faint of heart. So how do you stay motivated throughout all this? What can you do when times get tough? Here’s how you can stay motivated when...
The Benefits of Using a Shared Calendar with Your Team
I’ll be honest. When I started out as a business owner I wasn’t much a calendar-person. I might have jotted down important dates, but I wasn’t consistent. I never realized the benefits of sharing your calendar with your team. It’s not just about me anymore, it’s about the whole team. That drastically changed as my business grew and I had to hire. A calendar wasn’t just a luxury, it became a necessity since it helped me keep tabs on...
5 Calendar Problems That Eat Your Productivity
Halfway through the day, nothing is done. Have you fallen for any of these calendar problems? They may be what’s eating up your productivity.