22 Jul
Team Management

Building the Perfect Team

Why is it that some businesses have the the perfect team and others can’t seem to keep the team together? Many CEOs want the perfect formula for the perfect team. And truth is there is no definite design to building the perfect team. But leadership, communication, business resources and collaboration are core components. The perfect team goes a long way in deciding the direction and the growth rate of your business for a building entrepreneur.

Business Direction

First, let’s consider the business direction. People who you choose to join your team will have a reasonable influence on your decisions. The perfect team member is invested in their role and your business. They are open to both understanding and collaborating with their team members. As such your business direction is fuel by essentials of a perfect team. On the contrary, a bad team can lead you down a wrong path, leaving you lost in your business searching for sales. However, a good team would work tirelessly to show you new and better ways to take your business to where it needs to be. Therefore, choosing the perfect team is important.

Business Growth

Next is business growth. The reliability and proficiency of your team determines how fast your business grows. When you assert group norms that allow your team to work efficiently, you create standards by which they work. When you are trying to build a business to great heights and expand at an exponential rate, the ability to think outside the box is very valuable. And that can not happen without a strong foundation. No CEO wants a team of drones but rather a team of diligent innovators and freethinkers.

In conclusion, building the perfect team shouldn’t be based solely on their education and certification. Qualification is good, however, some other factors need to be considered. The goal is to build a team that isn’t just competent but also in sync with your business vision and values. Getting the perfect team isn’t an easy task as a mere interview might not reveal all the qualities you are looking for in a team member. However, with patience and due diligence, you can create your perfect squad.

12 May
Grow Your Business

Tech Tips That Make Business Easier

Some benefits of incorporating technology in your business include efficiency, security, and reliability. As a smart entrepreneur, you have probably employed some level of technology into your business. However, to get the best out of your team and your tech, you should explore all avenues for business growth.

Other than the basic digitization of company records, there are some simple technological applications that most entrepreneurs tend to overlook.

Cloud Computing

Cloud computing offers the ease of having your computer resources on demand, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user. It is growing in popularity, however, many are not taking full advantage of its benefits. The ability to access digital storage capacity is major. We’ve all had bad experiences trying to update business records only to realize our storage is full. Or even worse, when the hard drive crashes and takes years of information down with it. Storing business records in the cloud is safe and it makes information accessible to all members of your team regardless of their location.

Data Analytics

There is a broad range of software designed for the analysis of your company’s data. This software has a wide range of applications from identifying the popularity of your brand to analyzing the productivity of your team. Data analysis is an invaluable tool that analyzes your raw data to find trends and answer questions. It can guide you in making optimum decisions for your business. Some of these data analysis software are very easy to set up and use. A short course on the basics would put you in a position to see a data-based picture of your company.

Productivity Software

The way we communicate and share information is changing. And the way we work and offer our services is bound to follow suit. Productivity software is at the forefront of this change. It influences the way employees complete their job tasks and how employers track their productivity. The days of walking around the office and looking for things are gone. Today, the smart entrepreneur employs productivity software to share information, stop time wasters and understand the time investment needed for success. It is advisable, now more than ever, that employers get ahead of the curve and begin using productivity software now.

The basic application of cloud computing, data analytics and productivity software can be done by you. However, to get the best out of today’s technology, agencies and consulting firms dedicated to infusing technology into businesses, is the best way to go. Many offer done for you, done with you or do it yourself services that will allow you to set your business up for success.