View from Seed

MAY 14, 2020

Since social distancing orders have been put in place, a huge portion of our workforce has transformed their homes into workplaces and are trying their best to manage this new work environment. This is also a huge adjustment for those managers who are used to managing in person teams. Max has managed remote teams at 2 companies.

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Up and Running

APRIL 12, 2021

For many startups and small businesses, talent management can sometimes be deprioritized from the everyday chaos and operations. As they begin to grow , they start to recognize that using a spreadsheet or using memory to keep track of employee performance just doesn’t work. Unclear objectives & tasks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2021

This is the last step of the process, where surprises in the evaluation of the management team, documentation, and personnel problems can derail the investment. Some startups do nothing to prepare for the due diligence process, assuming the people and business plan documents will speak for themselves. Don’t surprise the team.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 12, 2020

A data security plan will establish which member of the team will need access to business-critical data, and you must then introduce access levels for different folders and documents. You must also routinely review your data security plan as you hire more employees and create more departments. Embrace Managed IT Services.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

The days of lengthy, text-heavy, business plan documents prepared by expensive experts are behind us. Rounding out the team with employees and freelancers. Successful startup teams today have a mix of remote employees, freelancers, and contractors. Set milestones and manage to those targets.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

After all, it offers flexibility and accessibility to both employers and employees. For employees, however, the idea of working remotely may seem a bit daunting at first. However, with the right tech and employee training, it can be a seamless process.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 6, 2024

When starting a property management business, offering key services, such as tenant screening, property maintenance, rent collection, and financial reporting, can set you apart and attract clients. Managing rental properties involves providing comprehensive solutions beyond finding good tenants. Will you start solo or hire employees?

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Daily updates from the top and documented processes are critical. Be sure to attach employee bonuses and even overtime opportunities to measurable business results. Make employee management a proactive process. New businesses often burn excessive resources working on the wrong things, or doing things the wrong way.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 26, 2023

Creating standard operating procedures (SOP) documents is essential for organizing your entire business operations. An SOP document helps standardize procedures, encourages teamwork , and facilitates legal compliance. This also includes determining whether the SOP is replacing an existing document.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

My first company was used to manage workflow & share CAD drawings and plans on the $16 billion refurbishment of the London Underground. It was also used as a project management tool & document storage system for the largest private bank in Europe who even stored images of their bank vaults on our servers.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2022

Still, firms must continue to not only receive regular mail but to manage it effectively. Read on for some tips to help you manage your regular mail more effectively. . Recycling bins should be placed beside every desk, encouraging employees to use them. All your employees must be on board and committed to making a difference.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2014

For example, if your employees work from an office, mobility and portability are not must-have options. Portability often comes at a premium, and unless all your employees are on the road giving presentations, not every worker in the organisation needs a laptop or tablet. Be a tech follower. Seek expert help.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Unfortunately, human officers and employees might overlook or simply not realize a regulation has changed. Monitor Client Documentation. Employees should also understand and be able to manage change. This applies to both client documents and regulatory changes. Regulations change frequently.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 20, 2020

Keeping track of your business’ finances will help you manage them effectively. According to Preferred CFO, 82% of businesses fail due to a lack of cash flow management skills and poor financial management in general. Managing finances is a difficult task. The best way to store all your documents is inside a hard drive.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 4, 2019

Managing the Freelance Economy. Before the freelance economy can flourish, though, business leaders need technology that can help them manage and support freelancers as well as they treat full-time employees. Companies like IdentityMind understand the need for technology solutions that fill in compliance gaps.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Consultancy is a career option for professionals in a wide range of industries – marketing, finance, accountancy, architecture, business management, the list goes on. Losing documents. Sometimes, documents get lost, and if they are valuable, you can be sued for losing them. Failures by employees or service providers.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2022

Most of these benefit the physical and psychological well-being of the employees. The benefits of using software in business processes include cost savings, back-end management, scalability, innovation, and flexibility. Your employees tend to work better together with morale. Project Management Software.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 6, 2020

It’s become so easy to manage our affairs in the digital realm that we rarely stop to appreciate just how easy it is. Smart scheduling software for employees is a terrific example of modern tech that refines and upgrades a traditional workplace process – in this case, staff rostering. Excel has no facility for employees to swap shifts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 28, 2019

Business ethics are more about religion than management or leadership. An ethical culture deals with managing values between the individual and the company, to best handle the inevitable conflicts that crop up in every business. Ethics can’t be managed. The reality is different.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 10, 2019

by Nik Williams, Managing Director of Shredall SDS Group. Only keep the necessary documents. Companies inevitably collect documents over time that no longer provide value to their business. People are less likely to care about printing out reams of paper when their desk is already piled high with documents.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

It’s also important to check the authenticity of the documents they submit. Set up surveillance systems When it comes to physical security, an on-site surveillance system provides deterrence against possible breaches done on-site in addition to ensuring the safety of employees.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

We came to the Lean LaunchPad class wanting to build a mobile/web research management system aimed at helping qualitative researchers better manage the media they captured in the field. In the first 4 weeks, our team got out of the building and spoke with employees at 42 different companies. Here’s how that happened.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

OCTOBER 4, 2017

By which they mean: Without stupid rules that assume employees are dumb or evil, without everything taking ten times longer than it should, without wall-to-wall meetings, without resorting to hiring anything less than the top 1% of the talent pool, and so on. Why is this impossible when you have 500 employees? From Brittle to Robust.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 18, 2020

As supervisors and employees alike adjusted to the changes, our organizations may have foregone traditional employee reviews. We’ve learned that remote employees need to feel socially connected to their teams and understand how their contributions make an impact on the company’s optimal performance.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The current pandemic, for example, has been a hit to most businesses, both in terms of servicing customers, as well as protecting employees. Formally define the scope of the problem, followed by documenting the solution alternatives from team members and experts, and a timeframe for solution.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 9, 2020

Recruiting and hiring employees is challenging, if only because the stakes for making the right choice are so high. Doing so could cost as much as one-third of their annual compensation , according to an Employee Benefits News report. This approach is also beneficial because it creates a clear trail of all documents and conversations.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2021

Most organizations like the idea of being able to access their files remotely, from any device; it makes it easy to work from home or access certain documents while on the road. Ideally, your solution will be so intuitive and learnable that your employees figure out how to use it in mere minutes, all on their own. Management tools.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2024

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Assign permissions based on an employee’s role within the organization. Encourage employees to avoid using easily guessable information such as birthdays or common words. Doing so reduces the complexity of managing multiple systems and enhances security by providing a single point of control.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

These range from budgets being significantly smaller, profit margins being squeezed, and employees juggling various roles to meet the needs of the company. Customer relationship management software. That’s where customer relationship management (CRM) software comes in. Project management tools.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Automation software can precisely handle repeatable tasks, freeing employees to focus on strategic initiatives. Project management tools help teams stay organized, track real-time progress, and facilitate seamless communication. Ergonomic furniture reduces fatigue and improves posture, leading to healthier, more focused employees.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 23, 2019

A great one produces happy, engaged employees who give their best efforts, challenge themselves to grow, and consistently meet goals and delight customers. This creates an unparalleled experience for both employees and customers, making both groups feel special, appreciated, and respected. Encourage employees to interview elsewhere?

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

I too often see people who are quick to make excuses, blame failures on peers or customers, or see management as the reason for their lack of productivity. Document plans and progress, with checkpoints. Don’t expect your manager and other leaders to always see your contributions. Communicate ongoing needs and changes early.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

That’s why leaders are supposed to set high expectations for all employees — and hold them accountable for a job done poorly. WOW factor workplaces are those that create a great experience for employees and customers. WOW factor workplaces typically have a well-documented set of behavior standards and performance expectations.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2022

Check printing software makes creating and mailing checks easy, and ensures the payee receives the document as quickly as possible. Whether you’re sending a check to a vendor, contractor, or employee, you should always have peace of mind in knowing that these repeat payments will reach their destination with minimal oversight.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 15, 2023

Image Source Gone are the days when small businesses had to rely on manual processes and spreadsheets to manage their operations. Users can create professional invoices, track expenses, manage inventory, and generate financial reports. Accounting Accounting solution applications offer features to simplify and automate accounting tasks.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2020

From finding a qualified pool of applicants to interviewing, verifying references, and filing the hiring paperwork, just managing and recruiting employees is a full time job. That’s not to mention finding the right balance between too many and too few employees. Hire too many and your labor budget could get out of hand quickly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The days of lengthy, text-heavy, business plan documents prepared by expensive experts are behind us. Rounding out the team with employees and freelancers. Successful startup teams today have a mix of remote employees, freelancers, and contractors. Set milestones and manage to those targets.

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