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How to Herd Cats: 10 Tips for Effectively Managing a Virtual Team
Managing a virtual team, especially when some members are more well-traveled than a flock of migrating geese, can certainly feel about as easy as herding cats. But the VA Gladiators have your back with the recipe for success: a dash of communication, a sprinkle of expectations, and a hefty dollop of trust. With this winning…
Read MoreUnmasking VA Villains: 6 Ways to Spot a Scammer
Article by Lana Johnson, CEO and Founder at VA Gladiators Ah, the exhilarating world of hiring a VA – full of hidden gems who could save your biz life and, of course, the occasional scammer lurking in the shadows! But fret not, dear reader, we’ve got your back with some tips to help you…
Read MoreTop Tips for Keeping Your Eye on the Prize in Your Business
When it comes to finding ways to do things more efficiently in your business, many would disagree that this is a goal worth striving towards. So if your business could use some improvements in a few areas, here are some ways to go about achieving this. For more interesting and helpful tips on how you…
Read More5 Ways to Confront Customers About Late Payments and Maintain a Good Relationship
Small business owners often dread pestering their customers about late or overdue payments — but making sure every customer turns in payments on time is the only way for many entrepreneurs and business owners to stay afloat in volatile economic times. Consider these five tips from VA Gladiator when preparing to confront clients who pay…
Read MoreFoundational Aspects of Marketing Every Business Needs
Figuring out your marketing approach as a company can be quite the challenge. Trying to balance honing in on your brand identity while figuring out the best strategies to improve reach takes time. Start with these ideas one at a time to find the right approach for your particular situation. Create a Standard Brand…
Read MoreCarefully Direct Your Marketing Budget for Better Returns
Marketing is an important part of every business. Of course, you want to make sure you are spending your marketing budget wisely and actually getting a return on your investment. Fortunately, there are ways you can make sure you are directing your budget for better returns. Identify Your Key Goals Before anything else, you need…
Read MoreHow Can You Work Better with Your Virtual Teams?
Face it, working virtually may be convenient, but it provides a new set of challenges many businesses aren’t familiar with. As a manager or owner, you can feel like your goals are up in the air, and it can be hard to know if a particular employee is being productive. But with some discipline, you…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Ads More Enjoyable for Your Customers
Creating the perfect advertisement is like a tightrope walk. People have grown disgusted with seeing constant ads around them—especially when they interrupt programming that they like. As an advertiser, you still need to inform them about your product. You need to develop an entertaining marketing strategy that will keep customers from skipping your ads. Make…
Read More3 Essential Tips to Streamline Your Business
As you grow your business, you will likely realize the need for a more efficient mode of work. Here are three essential tips that can help you streamline your business and ultimately help you spend your time and energy in better ways every day. Identify and Focus on Productivity Problems One great first step…
Read MoreHow to Be a Successful Entrepreneur While Living with Depression
There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding success as an entrepreneur. Some people believe that all you need is the right idea. Others claim that you must have a certain personality. They say that you need to be positive, energetic, driven, and bla bla bla. All this talk can make it seem like there isn’t…
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