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Have you ever felt like you were just performing a role rather than thriving in it?  If that sounds familiar, we want you to know something: you’re not failing. You might just be in the wrong seat. In this post, we’re walking you through each component of GWC and why it’s important to get the […]

Nobody builds a disconnected team on purpose. That’s what makes it so easy to miss. You hire great people. You set up the tools. You keep communication moving. And still, something feels off. The work gets done, but the relationships never quite form. Remote work didn’t cause this problem, but it removed the conditions that […]

You thought you found the perfect hire. Great resume, strong references, impressive experience. Ninety days later, you’re dealing with missed deadlines, confused clients, and a team that’s walking on eggshells. The cost of that “perfect on paper” hire? More than you ever imagined. Every business owner faces the pressure to hire quickly, especially when you’re […]

My Fourth of July memories are steeped in patriot celebration.  Growing up in Georgia’s Coastal Empire, we lived near several military installations, including Parris Island, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot.  My father, a full-time Georgia Air Guardsman at the time, would join with our mother to pack up us three children in the family vehicle […]

Email is both an essential business tool and a burden if not actively managed. Left unattended, inboxes have a way of filling up with both important messages and spam. Oftentimes when clients come to us, they’ve completely given up on managing their email because it has gotten so full and disorganized that they don’t know […]

“There’s just not enough time in the day” is a common phrase heard in many households, especially this past year. Thanks to stay-at-home orders, schools teaching virtually, and businesses relying on remote workers, only so many tasks can fit into each day. While the extra time with our families has been a (mostly) welcome side […]

During the summer of 2020 Erin had her first baby. Her desire to stay home with Violet and watch her grow grew stronger with each passing day. Erin looked high and low for the perfect “work from home” career.  While scrolling through Facebook one day Erin noticed an ad that her friend had reposted about […]

Balance: to bring into harmony or proportion. Isn’t that what we all strive for in our lives? I’m fortunate to be a work-at-home mom, and I’d like to share with you a little about how I got here and some tips for creating work-life balance. It’s important to note that achieving balance between work and […]

In 2017 Ivy married her soldier and shortly thereafter graduated from college. Proud to start her shiny new office job right out of school, her husband promptly deployed on just her third day of employment. Ivy quickly faced career conflicts most 22-year-olds don’t have to worry about. Needing time off from work during orientation to […]

Showing members of your team that you appreciate their contributions is smart business, and it doesn’t have to be limited to big events and achievements. Studies show that recognition helps keep retention rates low, while keeping enthusiasm and energy on the job high.  Having trouble coming up with ways to show appreciation? We’re happy to […]