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A Virtual Team Always Has Your Back
By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University No matter how talented or hard working you are, there’s only so much you can accomplish on your own. If you want your business to grow and flourish, at some point you’re going to need help. The question for…
Read MoreExpensive Outsourcing Saves Money
By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University Every businessperson knows the old maxim, “You have to spend money to make money.” That seems obvious when it comes to things like paying for advertising, entertaining prospective clients, or investing in the proper equipment and tools to make…
Read MoreWhen Is the Right Time to Add Staff?
Balancing the right number of staff can be tricky. Not enough staff and you could be losing out on additional revenues and profits. Too many staff and you erode the bottom line. While there is no magic formula for when to add staff, there are some basic rules of thumb you can use to determine…
Read MoreShould You Hire or Outsource?
It’s time to grow your team, and now your question is, “Should I hire or outsource”? Before answering that question you need to do your homework. Develop a very clear job description for the job or jobs you want to fill. Check your professional liability insurance policy to ensure independent contractors and temporary employees are…
Read MoreTips for Attracting and Retaining Great Team Members
Have you ever wondered how some firms attract great employees — and then manage to retain them over the long term? Notice I used the word “attract” rather than “find”. One definition of attract is “cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest, favorable conditions, or opportunities.”…
Read MoreGet The Right People On Your Bus!
“Get the right people on the bus and the wrong people off the bus” – Jim Collins I’ve always appreciated the quote by Jim Collins and I would guess most of you realize the value of his statement. But many firms who are looking to add to their team worry about finding the “right” people…
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