The Value of One-on-One Meetings with You Team
Pamela Ayuso
January 31, 2022
One-on-one meetings will help you and your team have open communication and allow your company to operate and grow more smoothly.
Category: Team
Find the Best Freelance Help for Your Business
Pamela Ayuso
December 6, 2021
Thanks to the Internet, you can easily find an expert in just about anything, at a price that fits you, located in any part of the world. And, the benefits of hiring a freelancer are numerous, including saving time, money and developing relationships with experts. Get started today to take your business to the next level!
How to Build Teams Successfully and Know When to Let Go
Pamela Ayuso
October 25, 2021
If we repeat something often enough, people will absorb it, but if people find the insight themselves, the process will probably be quicker and more effective.
How Not to Lose Your Culture
Pamela Ayuso
October 18, 2021
When you are growing, making sure you maintain your culture – who you are – is important because your culture is the root of your success.
When Things Do Not Work Out and Success Comes From Failure
Pamela Ayuso
March 15, 2021
Not everything will go as we had expected, and in this case, we can fix most problems and prevent the same issues from happening in the future.
Creating Your Teams for a Successful Company
Pamela Ayuso
March 8, 2021
The centerpiece of any company is its people. Without a strong team, it is impossible to be a successful organization.
A Time to Thank Our Team
Pamela Ayuso
June 15, 2020
Last week, we reached the first phase of reopening. Getting there was not easy, and COVID-19 challenged us a company in a way we had never been tested in the past. The pandemic is not over, but we have returned to our buildings and are continuing construction and serving our customers. None of this would have been possible without our fantastic team. Today, I want to thank them.
We all had to juggle personal challenges with our work during our time of shelter-in-place. In a day, we had to move our work from our offices to our homes. We had to adapt with whatever we had available at home, from dining tables to children’s bedrooms, to create new office spaces where none were ever meant to go initially. I know it was not easy, especially for parents, yet everyone managed to adapt to their new physical environment and new work rhythms.
This is the Time to Hire and Grow Your Company
Pamela Ayuso
August 12, 2019
It’s not always easy to decide to hire someone new. There are many things to consider in the interview and onboarding process, and some of these things may be of concern. What if the person doesn’t adapt? What if the new employee will create more work? What if we can’t find the right person? All these concerns are scary. Finding the right mix of people takes time and effort. At the same time, expanding your team is the only way to grow as an organization.
Therefore, it’s important to get started. The process of onboarding isn’t always straightforward, and it takes time. The sooner you begin, the sooner you will find candidates you like and the sooner you can hire and train the new team member. When you go through all these steps, you will be able to delegate those tasks you are ready to give to someone else and move on with improving your company.
Assess How Effective You Are at Delegating
Pamela Ayuso
June 10, 2019
As you advance in your career, the ability to delegate becomes more important. By delegating, you will have more time to focus on the work where you can add the most value. You will also provide the space for others to get valuable training and move up in their careers. Take a moment today and assess your effectiveness in delegating.
To start, analyze your current workload. Some of the questions you can ask yourself are:
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What are you doing today that you can delegate to free up time for yourself?
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Is there a specific task that only you can do which you are neglecting to do something that another person on the team can do?
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Can someone do part of the work you are doing more effectively (or efficiently) than you?
This Is How a Virtual Assistant Can Enhance Your Business
Pamela Ayuso
May 6, 2019
If you are drowning in your to-do list, try working with a virtual assistant. Finding and working with one can save you hours of time and effort. A virtual assistant can help you tackle your to-do list in no time at all, especially those tasks on your list that can be completed by anyone. He or she will help you get out from under the avalanche of work. When you are freer, your assistant can also help you do the things you wanted to do but never had the time to complete. Having someone you can rely on to do all the undone work can change your professional life.
Luckily, finding a virtual assistant today is easier than ever. Thanks to the internet, there are multiple sites where you can connect with the right assistant for you. My favorite site is Upwork, where you can find highly rated freelancers for every budget, based around the world. You can also post a job on Twitter, Craigslist, or Zirtual, a portal dedicated to helping professionals find virtual assistants for both office and personal work.