Most small business owners want to find ways to lower their costs. In reality, employee costs are usually the highest cost associated with running a business. One way in which an entrepreneur can save money is by hiring contractors. Here…
Subcontracting: A Good Fit for this Start-up
When starting my business ParentCoaching.org I thought I would do everything myself. I’ve started a business before and did all of the website design and construction myself, did all of the advertising design and creation myself, and did all of…
Savvy Subcontracting Podcast: Sue Kramer Harrawood
In this episode a promotional code for the upcoming Exceptional Subcontractor workshop is given. Listen for details. Sue Kramer Harrawood is founder and President of Peace of Mind Virtual Assistance and VA Client Relationship Coaching. Founded in 2003, Peace of Mind…
Employee Or Subcontractor?
Many employers have elected to hire subcontractors as a way to reduce costs and reduce liabilities. This can be an effective tool, but knowing the difference between what the IRS and other government agencies consider as an employee and a…
Savvy Subcontracting Summary “How To Assist In Convention Prep”
Sharon Williams is the owner of The 24 Hour Secretary and founder of the Alliance for Virtual Businesses and the Online International Virtual Assistants Convention. This call was full of information subcontractors can use to assist with conventions, both online…
Subcontractor Q&A Audio – Chief Virtual Officer
Listen to the Subcontractor Q&A now with Sue Canfield, Chief Virtual Officer. This was the first Q&A call which we discussed subcontracting in general. FOLLOW THE ADVISOR: Sue L Canfield, CVO Chief Virtual Officer Training & Coaching Virtual Assistants Become…
Give Your Team Time Tools
We are often required to multi-task a great deal during the course of our workday—going to meetings, answering questions from others, handling “fire-drills,” doing paperwork. If we’re not careful, the interruptions and “small tasks” can rob us of critical time…
Show Your Team You Trust Them
If you want remote team members to feel both accountable and authorized to work independently towards team goals, you need to trust them. Saying, “I trust you” to a new colleague is a powerful way to make them feel both…
Team Member Personality Types
An understanding of the “personality types” of your team members can be useful for avoiding conflict and promoting effective collaboration among your team members, who may differ in the way they perceive and organize information, communicate, and make decisions. People…
Create A Team Role List
Team Roles and Responsibility List should be created and share with all team members. It should include documents items such as: Who is on a (cross-functional) project team What cross-functional role they are filling What they are responsible for in…