{"id":12071,"date":"2019-07-15T06:05:28","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T04:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/?p=12071"},"modified":"2024-03-15T18:58:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T17:58:32","slug":"essentials-tips-running-business-remotely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/essentials-tips-running-business-remotely\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Essentials Tips For Running Your Business Remotely"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever felt that your workplace was just slowing you down? That you could achieve and do more if you were free to plan your own schedule and day? If so, that\u2019s good. That means the entrepreneurial spirit lives on in you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s world of connectivity, you can access pretty much everything and connect with pretty much everyone regardless of where you\u2019re located. So, if you ever wanted to just get up and hit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/comprehensive-guide-to-running-your-business-from-the-road\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the road<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a business owner, there\u2019s not much stopping you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You no longer need to be slowed down by your cubicle to keep track of things at work. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If anything, there are more and more people pursuing the freelancer lifestyle (over 57.3M in 2017 according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/i\/freelancing-in-america\/2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upwork<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The ability to work from anywhere in the world is on the rise. With the available technology, we can adapt to almost any type of situation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physically being in an office setting is no longer necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"tip_box ibblue\" style=\"\"><strong>According to <\/strong><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/connectsolutions-survey-shows-working-remotely-benefits-employers-and-employees-300036189.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ConnectSolutions<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 77% of remote workers reported greater productivity levels and 52% are less likely to take time off.<\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For more insights, I recommend checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/getvoip.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/03\/remote-work-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GetVoIP&#8217;s report<\/a> on remote work benefits.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a ton of benefits in terms of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/important-financial-questions-for-smbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finances<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and operational activities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cut costs by not paying for an office space, there\u2019s more work flexibility, your employees are more satisfied and the list goes on. In short, managing your business remotely gives you versatility in terms of your private life and business as well. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process may not be easy, but it\u2019s definitely possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But before you take one step out of your office, you have to ask yourself:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Is my business sustainable while on the road?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer? Depends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on what you do, what industry you\u2019re in, the type of business you operate and more. Travel limitations can vary as well, so, you need to have everything planned out in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look at some of the businesses that are sustainable while traveling:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelance writing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/start-marketing-agency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">agency<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/how-to-start-your-own-podcast-for-your-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Podcasting<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a consultant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web and <a href=\"https:\/\/doit.software\/blog\/hire-flutter-developers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app development<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programming.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/how-to-get-started-as-a-virtual-assistant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual assistant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphic design.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tutoring.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecommerce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And more.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you seeing the trend? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the above jobs can be done with just a laptop and an internet connection. In fact, if you\u2019re a one-man-band, there\u2019s nothing stopping you from becoming a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/guide-to-becoming-digital-nomad-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digital nomad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though setting up your business to run remotely is something that takes time and can be challenging, here are three tips to help you out on the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip_box choice\" style=\"color:#555;background-color:#fff8f8;border-left:5px solid #e22524;padding:30px 30px 25px 30px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/obstacles-that-small-business-owners-face\/?ref=essentials-tips-running-business-remotely\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog_hp_img\" style=\"height:120px;background-image:url('https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/small-business-obstacles.jpg?fit=600%2C252&ssl=1');\" title=\"Obstacles That Small Business Owners Face\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-xs-12\" style=\"text-align: left;font-style: normal;margin-top:-8px;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/obstacles-that-small-business-owners-face\/?ref=essentials-tips-running-business-remotely\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#e22524;font-size:16px;display:block;\">Obstacles That Small Business Owners Face<\/span><\/a>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:14px;color:#000;line-height:1.8;display:inherit;\">Obstacles that small business owners face are plentyful. Find out what these hurdles are and how to overcome them in order to build a thriving venture.<\/span>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/obstacles-that-small-business-owners-face\/?ref=essentials-tips-running-business-remotely\" style=\"color:#e22524;font-size: 14px;line-height: 2;display: inherit;\">READ MORE<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2><strong>1. Communication<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication is essential if you ever want to make it far as a business. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even more so when the said business is on the road working remotely. In an office setting, people always close &#8211; physically. And it\u2019s easier to get the point across. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When working remotely, communication might seem difficult at first. So, here\u2019s how you solve that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>First<\/strong>, you set up a mutual communication platform (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slack<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bit.ai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for video calls, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trello<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for project management, etc.) all of your employees will use. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure you\u2019re consistent with the platform and tools you use and everyone on your team knows how to use them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But you also have to encourage proper communication within your team. Be sure to eliminate any <\/span><b>shyness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they might have at first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your employees might not want to \u201cbother\u201d you or colleagues at first. They might be afraid of asking for advice, so, make sure everyone is on the same page and comfortable with communicating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"tip_box ibblue\" style=\"\">\u201cWhen the software doesn&#8217;t work, or the customer is in a jam or something&#8217;s going sideways, you can hand the problem up the chain. Escalation not only brings more horsepower to the problem, but it spreads the word within the organization. And, even better, it keeps you from losing the customer.\u201d &#8211; Seth Godin on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/seths.blog\/2017\/08\/fear-of-escalation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fear of Escalation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be comfortable with escalating, as long as you\u2019re polite and gentle, but also firm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But remember, it\u2019s not just about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/essential-online-tools-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; it\u2019s how you use them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>There is no such thing as over-communication.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Train your team to talk often. If they have any new ideas that might help you, any concerns or comments on your business &#8211; be sure to hear them out<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will help you out in the long-run and bring you closer with your team. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally speaking, your approach should go something like this. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agendas and plans go on <\/span><b>email, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project ideas and comments on <\/span><b>Trello<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, quick and instant communication on <\/span><b>Slack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and important video calls on <\/span><b>Zoom<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip_box choice\" style=\"color:#555;background-color:#fff8f8;border-left:5px solid #e22524;padding:30px 30px 25px 30px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/15-tools-boost-team-productivity\/?ref=essentials-tips-running-business-remotely\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog_hp_img\" style=\"height:120px;background-image:url('https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/15-tools-team-productivity.jpg?fit=600%2C252&ssl=1');\" title=\"15 Tools to Boost Your Team Productivity [UPDATED 2025]\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-xs-12\" style=\"text-align: left;font-style: normal;margin-top:-8px;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/15-tools-boost-team-productivity\/?ref=essentials-tips-running-business-remotely\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#e22524;font-size:16px;display:block;\">15 Tools to Boost Your Team Productivity [UPDATED 2025]<\/span><\/a>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:14px;color:#000;line-height:1.8;display:inherit;\">We have compiled a list of the 15 best tools that will enhance time management and productivity of your team and your business.<\/span>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/15-tools-boost-team-productivity\/?ref=essentials-tips-running-business-remotely\" style=\"color:#e22524;font-size: 14px;line-height: 2;display: inherit;\">READ MORE<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2><strong>2. The environment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><b>environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is just as important as having a proper communication system. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And by the environment, I mean the virtual one (see: above about communication platforms) and the physical one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of your <strong>virtual environment<\/strong>, you should create one that encourages open communication. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to plan meetings in advance regularly and take the timezone differences into consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldtimebuddy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TimeBuddy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if your employees are in a different continent and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doodle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doodle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to schedule the meeting. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, you should check on your team at least once a week to discuss how the week went, if anything could be improved and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to stay consistent and build this habit of catching up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-12077\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Running-Your-Business-Remotely-Work-Environment-1024x683.jpg?resize=690%2C460&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Running-Your-Business-Remotely-Work-Environment\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Running-Your-Business-Remotely-Work-Environment.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Running-Your-Business-Remotely-Work-Environment.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Running-Your-Business-Remotely-Work-Environment.jpg?w=1380&amp;ssl=1 1380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Running-Your-Business-Remotely-Work-Environment.jpg?w=2070&amp;ssl=1 2070w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of your <strong>physical environment<\/strong>, you should try to find a spot where you can work free from distractions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of things you need to take into consideration here, how good the wi-fi is, distractions, noise and so on. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people prefer to work in a cafe where there\u2019s some background noise while others prefer to work from home where there\u2019s a lot of distractions, so, it\u2019s hard to say if there\u2019s a \u201cbest\u201d place to work from (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/9-questions-ask-choosing-coworking-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">co-working <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">space, maybe?)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes you just have to experiment and see what works best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever distractions you find while working, be sure to switch up your environment. If your distractions are in a physical location (snacks, food, etc.) hide them or at least move them as far from you as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they\u2019re on your laptop (social media, games, etc.) you can use software that blocks your access for certain hours. Always try to discipline yourself and follow your set rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When building a working environment, it\u2019s important to go with your instinct. If something\u2019s off about the place, switch it up and find a new place. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to get into the habit of working certain hours and eliminating distractions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Set a schedule and keep to it<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of discipline, if you want to effectively work remotely, you should set up a schedule and stay true to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote work isn\u2019t about doing whatever whenever you feel like it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If anything, too much freedom can be a bad thing and backfire. It\u2019s good to be flexible to a certain extent but you still need to have some ground rules for your time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"tip_box ibblue\" style=\"\">When creating a schedule for your remote business, expect the same from your team as you would from local teams. The difference is just that they\u2019re not in the same building.<\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It goes without saying that your mileage may vary and there is no right or wrong answer as to how your schedule should look like. Every business is different and a lot depends on your industry and the culture you want to build. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But generally speaking, you should keep the following in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Working hours<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working hours vary from person to person and you can\u2019t expect someone working remotely to be available 24\/7 just because they\u2019re near a laptop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, you should set some clear expectations for your team (e.g. what has to be done by the end of the week), so they have some standards to meet up to and can more or less manage themselves. This also instills <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-keeping-your-team-happy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>trust<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in your employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Connectability<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, your team won\u2019t online all the time, but are there specific hours they <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have to<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be online? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone should be ready for a quick video-conference (especially if planned) and access to proper connection should be mandatory too. Ideally, they should also be in a quiet room with a good microphone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I cannot stress this enough as <\/span><b>proper communication is vital<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Slow connections and constant echo in a video-call is a headache for everyone involved and will want them to focus on just ending it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to get across something important to your team &#8211; be sure to do it in a video-call.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Regular check-ins<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the most part, you should have some specific hours set up for your employees during which they\u2019ll be available in case something unexpected comes up. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But when working remotely, it\u2019s hard to stick to a schedule because you don\u2019t have any real office hours. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why it\u2019s so important to plan ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-12079\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Running-Your-Business-Remotely-Scheduling.jpg?resize=690%2C460&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Running-Your-Business-Remotely-Scheduling\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Running-Your-Business-Remotely-Scheduling.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Running-Your-Business-Remotely-Scheduling.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Running-Your-Business-Remotely-Scheduling.jpg?w=1380&amp;ssl=1 1380w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Running-Your-Business-Remotely-Scheduling.jpg?w=2070&amp;ssl=1 2070w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consider doing weekly Friday check-ins with your team to see if everything is going on course and everyone is on the same page. As the leader, try to set an example &#8211; encourage people to talk and be natural. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All this to say, the more you know about your team &#8211; the better. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>In conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in all, running your business remotely can be hard &#8211; but it\u2019s possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t have to plan every single step ahead of time, but you should establish some guidelines and what the work atmosphere should be like. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure not to overstress yourself though it though because sometimes things will naturally fall in line. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tools you use make\u00a0a difference, yes, but it\u2019s about <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you use them. Likewise, it\u2019s just as important to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/first-time-employer-9-tips-help-hire-right-person\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hire<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the right people who had at least some experience working remotely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are strategies that will help you out along your journey but sometimes, experience is the best teacher. And the more you practice, the better your business will do.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever felt that your workplace was just slowing you down? That you could achieve and do more if you were free to plan your own schedule and day? If so, that\u2019s good. That means the entrepreneurial spirit lives on in you. 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