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As your business grows, getting stuff done gets cumbersome and challenging. You become part of the statistics the Project Management Institute discovered in its 2018 study: On average, over a third of projects don’t meet their goals – the same as it was in 2012. Source: Project Management Institute And just as Project Management […]
You probably already know what Small Business Saturday is but in case you’re a new small business owner or haven’t heard of this event for some reason, it’s one worth paying attention to. Why? Because last year US consumers spent about $15.4 billion on Small Business Saturday (SBS) at small and independent retailers and restaurants! […]
Managing time takes too much time. That’s the ironic case for many companies. Especially, those that manage hourly workers and run weekly or bi-weekly payroll runs. That explains why so many of us let time management slip between the productivity cracks and succumb to inaccuracy or worse. In fact, it’s not even a case of […]
For many companies, vehicles are the workhorses, carrying tools, equipment, and workers to jobsites, day in and day out. As such, the company van is a core purchase that defines the kind of work you carry out, the types of customers you serve, and the sorts of employees you hire. The size and versatility of […]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that, “Employment of general maintenance and repair workers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2018 to 2028.” So if you’re a handyman professional, knowing that your industry will only grow means that tackling your most common challenges, both in residential or commercial areas, is key. From hiring […]
Running a retail store means providing the best customer service, lowering the turnover rate, keeping employees engaged, running inventory, and more. But let’s not forget that pesky employee schedule, complete with employee time off requests, timetables, and availability calendars. The problem most retail managers face when creating an employee schedule is all the variations that […]
We want to focus on employee relationship management because it is crucial to your company’s success. How so? Well, good employee relationship management can help to reduce conflicts, reduces turnover and increases productivity. Plus, middle management can focus on the big picture. What is employee relationship management? Employee relationship management, from our experience at Connecteam, […]
That moment when you’re most receptive to direct advertising messages is called a “micro-moment”. A micro-moment can be a cheerful cause for a selfie, and it can also be the unpleasantness of a clogged toilet or that moment when you’re stuck on the freeway shoulder in an overheated car 10 miles from anywhere. Google cares […]
Being in charge of an HVAC company requires handling many moving parts, both literally and figuratively! On a regular basis, technicians are traveling to various job sites, parts and inventory arrive in and out, bills are filed, payroll and schedules needs to be completed, fleet vehicles need maintenance, employee engagement needs attention and so much […]
Everyone knows that construction is the “get it done” business. Many industries rely on machines to do most of the work, however, that’s not the case in construction – it’s all about the people and managing them. Most construction managers recognize that they need a construction software to streamline communication, accountability and transparency – and […]
Running a lawn care business requires you to be on top of various tasks at all times. From communicating with staff and customers to maintaining equipment and scheduling hours and marketing your business, the list is endless. And you are also at the mercy of the weather, for example if there’s a heavy downpour, you […]
