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April, 2020

Working from Home: 8 Productivity Tips That Actually Work

Submitted by Juliette Anderson on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 10:55

Whether you have been working from home for a year or you are new to this setup, there is no denying that staying productive can be challenging.

That said, we are sharing eight effective tips that you can try to stay productive while working remotely:

 

Have a permanent workspace

The first step to being productive while working from home is to have a dedicated workspace. This could be a spare room or just a nook somewhere in your living room.

How to Maintain Team Togetherness in Times of COVID-19 Lockdown

Submitted by Scott Matthews on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 13:25

In a bid to control the spread of coronavirus disease, most nations have forced businesses to look for alternative ways to work without meeting in the workplace. Businesses leaders have to continue collaborating with clients, co-workers, and vendors without having to meet face to face to keep their businesses afloat.

Most companies have already implemented a remote work policy to ensure that all activities go on as usual. As a leader, it is your responsibility to look after and care for your team not just as colleagues but human beings.

The transition to working remotely will affect your team’s culture since anxiety around team collaboration and future projects are uncertain. Other factors such as looking after kids at home, taking care of parents and house chores will be part of their workdays. Leaders need to support their teams during these trying times through online communication.

How To Build A Social Media Customer Service Strategy From Scratch?

Submitted by Vikash Kumar on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 13:38

Have you ever wondered why you buy only iPhones or furnishing from IKEA? Simple, we trust these businesses. So the next question in line should be among all these gamuts of brands, consumers, retailers popping across the globe. How one should establish themselves as a brand online?

 

One of the easiest yet insane ways is by hopping on the social media bandwagon. Why insane, you may ask?  Time to check out the whopping stats leading more and more companies to invest more resources on their social media handles. On the contrary, I would suggest that social media an excellent starting point to reach your target audiences in no time. The following post offers how to build an authentic and strong brand on social media right from the start.

How to Educate Staff About Commonsense Sanitary Habits

Submitted by Adrian Johansen on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 11:36

No matter where you are in the country (or even the world), you’ve probably been affected somehow by the coronavirus. Maybe an event you were going to was canceled. Maybe your classes have been postponed, or your office shut down. If you know someone who is/was sick, maybe you’ve even experienced quarantine.

9 Live Chat Benefits for Business

Submitted by Ellie Summers on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 12:00

Waiting for hours for customer service to answer your question is one of the most annoying issues for consumers. But for business owners, slow customer service isn't just irritating, but detrimental.

Did you know that the average response time for customer service requests on social media is 10 hours? It’s even worse for those who use email since email requests can take longer than 12 hours to process.

Guide to downsizing your office space

Submitted by Betty White on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 13:27

This COVID-19 situation affects a major number of businesses. While some are closed, others continued to work from home. Furthermore, there are also multiple industries that must continue to operate at all costs, since all people's lives depend on it. For example, medicine, food industry, police and fire departments, etc. Another truth is that with this setback, the number of employees also reduced. All companies that have large office space now face this issue of having to pay for it, even though a small number of people are actually in the office. Whether you need to reduce your office expenses or simply want to arrange your "home office", here is a handy guide to downsizing your office space.

COVID-19 Plaguing Your Business? 5 Ways a Virtual CFO Can Help

Submitted by Hannah Boothe on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 11:35

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way you do business. And not just that, it has literally changed your entire life. You have not ever had to deal with something like this. And as you try to limit the impact of COVID-19 on your life, you might find yourself scrambling to balance your personal life and your work life. When it comes to your work, you might even be experiencing little to no profit. Your business could even be on the brink of closing. To make sure your business is not plagued by COVID-19 or to prevent that from happening, you might want to consider hiring a virtual CFO. They can help your business in five ways.

The 10 Best Ways To Find Local Customers With Twitter

Submitted by Frank Hamilton on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 11:47

Twitter is specific but it is still a good social media tool for business with a lot of hidden possibilities. Finding and getting in touch with a local audience with its help is one of them. In this article, we are explaining what is local twitter and what its features you may use to attract local users in the shortest possible time and with a limited budget.

 

Start From Updating Your Profile

7 Tips to Reboot Your Business After the World Pandemic

Submitted by Scott Mathews on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 11:19

What started as a simple disease in a relatively small region of China is now a global pandemic that threatens to change our lives for good. Coronavirus is making an incredible impact on our daily routines, while businesses need to figure out what to do in times of COVID-19 lockdown.

 

According to initial reports, more than half of small businesses could vanish during the pandemic. The situation is far from good, but is there a way to protect your company and keep it alive once the whole coronavirus mess is over?

5 Unexpected Things That Affect Your Online Business

Submitted by Delan Cooper on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 15:09

If you are a business owner, the first thing is to ensure that there is nothing around that can affect your business negatively. But still, there are unexpected things that can affect your online business if you do not take precautions. To ensure that your business is not exposed to unnecessary danger, here are five things you need to look into.

1. Wrong Web Hosting