As a small business owner, navigating a saturated market can be intimidating. Consider the chocolate industry for example. There are so many chocolatiers, how can you set yourself apart? Thankfully, people’s love of chocolate can vary greatly – some like...

As solopreneurs, mompreneurs, and entrepreneurs, summer brings new and different challenges for us. Juggling having the kids at home, taxiing everyone to all the camps, sports, playdates, and taking family vacations and managing time away from work can feel very...

Are you finding it challenging to take care of your remote employees and support their wellbeing? Transitioning from the traditional workplace management system to a new and more modern remote environment can unearth new and complex issues. Understanding these challenges...

You have probably been in a position where kindness is not easy or the first thought, especially when it is not given to you. It wasn’t my first thought when a young professional cancelled on me as I was en...

February 2023 marked Remote COO’s 17th year in existence, and it all began with my desire to empower business owners and nonprofits by supporting their operations. Over the years, I have grown the business from 1 to 12 employees, and...

Did you know it is neurologically IMPOSSIBLE to multitask unless one of the tasks is automatic like breathing? The term ‘multitasking’ was first coined in 1965 by IBM to describe the capabilities of its latest computer marvel. However, the reality...

Did you know delegation is an artform few are inherently good at? Delegating, like most things, requires practice to master. As a business owner and manager strengthening your ability to delegate will free up a good portion of your time....

Does losing a client seem counterintuitive to you? I suppose it may feel like a loss if you are simply looking at numbers, but good business is much more than just a numbers game! If you can get beyond the...

If you are a business owner, odds are good you understand the importance of contracts. They outline deliverables, expectations, timelines, payment schedules, retainers, and so much more. They cover a plethora of information and form the foundation for the working...

I recently had the opportunity to attend an in-person conference…I know – how long has it been since we’ve been able to do this?!? Since we are all out of practice, I wanted to share my insights into how to...