Many managers and business owners fail to develop an internal communications strategy. This might not be an issue for a small team where everyone has a similar understanding of what is expected. However, as a company grows, developing a coherent internal communication strategy becomes more important. Without a clear internal communication framework, larger organizations risk facing inefficiencies, misaligned priorities, and even employee dissatisfaction.

Whether you are having a teamwork online or in-person, it is the key to successful business in most companies. Why? Let me explain. All companies unite diverse areas into large and small groups. Joining the efforts of all team members makes it possible to complete tasks most effectively. When people collaborate, they often bring their unique strengths and perspectives to the table, creating a more dynamic and innovative environment.

Brainstorming sessions are thought to occur mainly in tech company settings. After all, that’s how they come up with all of those ideas for new apps, right? In reality, many businesses take advantage of brainstorming. It helps them come up with new products and services, as well as ways to market their already existing products. If your company’s brainstorming techniques end up with poor results, then it’s time to branch out and try some of these effective brainstorming techniques.

Cross-functional collaboration is vital for the success of a remote team. Unfortunately, according to a study published in the Harvard Business Review 75% of the time, a cross-functional team is dysfunctional. Yet, OWL Labs claimed that in 2019, individual contributors in the United States were 20% more likely than average to work remotely full-time.

Eminem You have only one chance to make the first impression. Successful customer onboarding, is your opportunity not only to draw users’ attention to your product but also to make them stay, converting into long-term paying customers. Moreover, it’s up to you to decide whether to capture this opportunity or just let it slip.

In this article, I’m sharing the exact steps we took to get our Chanty website from 0 to almost 400K visits and from 0 to 10K leads in two years. I know, the numbers aren’t too impressive. It’s not like saying, “I got from 0 to 125 million visitors in a few months.” But hey, we are talking bootstrapped here, and many of the B2B SaaS consultants and founders I know would give their arms to see their 10K goal hits in their reports.

As a SaaS startup team, you’ll have to choose a pricing model for your product at some point. This decision is crucial as it shapes the future of your brand, your marketing and your business. When we started our pricing strategy research we were choosing between freemium and free trial as these are the models our competitors use. However, when we dug deeper into the research, we were surprised to learn that there are actually dozens of different monetization strategies a startup can choose from.

Social networks are a huge part of our everyday lives, both at work and at home. It’s easy to get lost in the avalanche of social media updates. Before you know it, your whole workday has been consumed by unproductive web surfing, tweets, and posts. Nucleus Research found that 25 percent of US workers spent a minimum of two hours a day surfing the Internet. For that reason, many companies have blocked Twitter, along with Facebook, YouTube, and other social media websites at work.

By the start of 2024, only 33% of employees were engaged in their work and workplace. That’s a discouraging number, especially for companies actively looking for better ways to engage their workers. Does that sound like you? If so, have you considered employee engagement software? These platforms foster communication, boost collaboration, and make employees feel valued and involved.

Have you ever wondered how much time we actually spend working? According to Huffpost Australia’s research, over the course of a lifetime, an average person spends 4,821 days at the workplace, which equals 13 years and 2 months or 24% of your life. Big time, isn’t it? And I think you would definitely prefer to spend a considerable amount of that time in maximum comfort, peace of mind, and productivity.

The new Google Business Center is designed to increase the chances of accidental meetings between office workers. Yahoo has terminated employees’ ability to work remotely. According to Marissa Mayer, its CEO, “people are more collaborative and innovative when they’re together.” In our new global society, working methods are rapidly changing and so is office collaboration. Developing technologies and world competition make the business more complex, interdependent, and dynamic.

Let’s keep it simple. There are basically two management styles: “bossy” and “buddy.” All managers are drifting between these extremes, looking for the best approach in their particular cases. For you to choose the right management style, I’d like to share some insights, expert tips, and stories. I hope you’ll find them helpful!

I know that a piece of content about too much content is kind of ironic, but hear me out. With every company out there putting out blog after blog, reading all the latest content seems like a chore. That’s good news for a content creator, but if you’re trying to catch up on your reading list, you could end up spending hours every day just to stay on top of the latest content.

In some shape or form, email has been around since as early as the 1970s. In the world of IT, where trends change every few months, four decades is quite a long time. According to the data on Statista, there were an astounding 4258 million email accounts in 2022. While email usage remains high, the digital communications landscape is changing rapidly. The ‘death of email’ is a topic that is gaining popularity as businesses and individuals alike look for more efficient ways to communicate.

Busy is the new cool. Somewhere along the line, it became a badge of honor to have as many responsibilities as possible. Stories of CEOs waking up at 4 am, working 80-hour weeks, and glorifying their struggle to succeed are everywhere. But for many, this culture can lead to burnout and unhappiness. The pressure to take on too much responsibility at work has never been greater.

Despite all the technological advancements, apps, and productivity tips, it seems that we have less time every day and that we’re in a constant hurry trying to get things done with a nonstop delivery mode. We rush from one task to another, only to find that there’s always more to do. And yet the data shows that we actually have more free time than we used to. In fact, people in developed countries now work 12 hours less than they did 40 years ago.

How many times have you faked an illness before team-building games? Calm down, I won’t force you to reveal this horrible truth. Let’s just admit that the majority of team-building activities suck. Those egg-dropping and hot dog eating contests… Yuck. On the other hand, team-building activities are essential for the company’s success. In fact, the personal bonds between teammates give businesses a competitive edge.

Of course, not all days can be the same. You are a human, not a machine. But if you find yourself saying “The to-do list keeps getting longer” more than “I had a very productive day at work”, then you have landed on the right page. This blog is for everyone — managers, employees, and founders who want to get hold of their day and not get led by the tasks.

You may express thanks at a daily standup or tag a thank you at the end of a work-related message, but sending an appreciation email to an individual employee to personally thank them can bring a smile to their face, and also benefit the business. A simple way or gesture of saying ‘we appreciate you’ can significantly boost employee morale, foster a positive workplace culture, and encourage greater productivity.

Marketers are always looking out for the “next big thing” and it turns out one has been right under our noses all along: chat tools. These platforms have become the latest frontier for marketers, opening up creative new ways to engage customers and streamline workflows. It’s commonplace for teams to use chat tools to increase their productivity and improve their collaboration efforts.

While your talented employees should be a great asset to your business, they won’t be worth much if they can’t collaborate effectively. For many companies, quality collaboration efforts are becoming more and more difficult because of remote teams and a global workforce.

Did you know that more than half of organizations have experienced a failed project within the past year? While it’s easy to blame market conditions, competitors, or insufficient resources, the usual culprit is often much closer to home. A lack of effective workload management, strong leadership, and streamlined processes are common factors that impact a project’s success.