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4 BRILLIANT WAYS ON HOW TO MAKE PERSONAL CONNECTIONS ONLINE

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Virtual Networking Simplified. As business has become increasingly virtual, learning how to network virtually has become key to driving sales, creating relationships and furthering your career.  Being connected to a network of personal and professional resources is critical to growth and success in all parts of our lives. It is important that we continues to build these networks throughout adulthood, forming new relationships, but also maintaining those that we have nurtured over time.  This can be a little tricky because the reality is that personal branding is important if you're establishing a business online. But it is possible to brand yourself while maintaining authenticity. To start; #1. Have a goal in mind Having a goal in mind comes down to understanding why you want to network and the results you are trying to achieve. When you join a virtual networking event, it is easy to slide into the background and get lost behind your computer. Creating a goal and deciding in adva

TOP 5 OPPORTUNITIES OF INTERNET ACCESS FOR THE YOUTHS

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 Internet of Opportunities! The internet has become all pervasive in the lives of young people and this article will examine the opportunities that it affords.  What do young people think about the impact of the internet? How do they see themselves in this scenario? What tools are necessary to take full advantage of the opportunities that the internet offers them? Walk with me as we dig into the opportunities offered by the internet today. #1. Learning There exist incredible opportunities for learning, social connection and individual entertainment and enhancement in a a wide variety of forms. Indeed, recent evidence indicates 45% of users in Kenya say that the internet has played a crucial or important role in at least one major decision in their lives in the last two years, such as attaining additional career training, helping themselves or someone else with a major illness or medical condition, or making a major investment or financial decision . #2. Boosting digital skills by scal

7 POWERFUL LESSONS FOR ENTREPRENEURS

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 Lessons From Successful Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs come from many different walks of life and span every industry, product type, generation and culture.  For some, the rise to financial success is a long slow, painful process. For others, things seem to magically fall into place. I believe that the latter isn't a result of magic, however, but is the sure sign of an entrepreneur who understands the importance of learning from, adapting to and growing with their business. It is from these people that we can learn some of the most powerful lessons to finding success as an entrepreneur. #1. Follow your passion Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day of your life. One thing you will hear over and over again is that your success depends on your passion. If you enjoy what you are doing, it won't be like working and you will want to invest all of your time and resources into it. If you don't enjoy what you are doing, every part of the business will be a stru

5 OBSTACLCES AFFECTING VIRTUAL BUSINESSES

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Identifying The Enemy To Online Business. Even when working remotely , teams must collaborate to succeed. It's important to work together when contributing to the same projects, when reassigning tasks and rebalancing workloads, and when resolving conflicts and disputes. Despite the objective benefits of working remotely , like higher employee morale and productivity, there are some obstacles to collaborating effectively in this environment.  Remote work is here to stay. So let's take a look at 5 of the greatest obstacles to remote collaboration. #1. Difficulty in communication It's important to promote a culture of open communication in the workplace. Sometimes, collaboration is hindered when team members don't feel like they can communicate openly or if there is no unified platform where all team members can express their thoughts and opinions. If team members don't feel like they can communicate, they're less likely to be involved, which can lead to the failur

5 TIPS ABOUT RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL VIRTUAL BUSINESS

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 You Can't Afford to Miss. If the past year has taught us anything, it's that running a virtual company isn't as scary as initially thought. Virtual companies are a great way to minimize your limited resources. By working virtually, you can do more with less, and be more productive with your time.  With so many companies having to evaluate or expand the role of virtual work in their business models, I thought I should share some of the lessons learned. Let's get started! #1. Trust, don't track In order to make working virtually a success, your culture must be built on trust and that means treating your team like adults. If you're still in the mindset of checking up on your staff or tracking every microsecond of their time, remote working is never going to work for your business. Micromanagers need not apply. In recent weeks there's been a lot of news coverage about companies installing time tracking and other workplace surveillance apps on their team's

5 ACTIONABLE TIPS ON HOW TO SET UP A VIRTUAL BUSINESS

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 The Ultimate Guide On Virtual World. When it comes to running a business , our feet are firmly on the ground but our data and software are increasingly in the cloud. The days of a bustling office floor with dozens of employees in formal wear are long gone. Traditional workplace methods have been replaced by newer, most effective working methods , such as a virtual office. In this article, we'll cover a 5 step process for a successful virtual business set up.  Walk with me:- #1. Have a strategy A sound strategy saves you from having to struggle later on down the road. While creating a virtual office, note down your to-do's and ensure you have the whole process planned out. Even though you are not working in a regular office space, you still need to make a strategy. This is not too different from what you would usually have if you were working traditionally. The fundamentals of business do not change and neither do the objectives.  #2. Recruit the right people When you work from

5 PROS OF TRANSFORMING YOUR START UP INTO A VIRTUAL BUSINESS

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 Turning to Virtual Business. Startup businesses especially stand to benefit from flexibility of virtual office spaces. Many startups are operating on shoestring budgets and don't have the funds for a professional corporate set up, complete with a secretary and meeting room. Virtual offices give them a chance to maintain a professional atmosphere while remaining within budget .  In this article, we'll look at a few ways that transforming your startup virtually can benefit you. #1. Your online version is better in key areas Let's be honest; online business models can never replace the entirety of in-person experiences. You can't test ride a bike if you buy it online or drive through the surrounding neighborhood during a virtual real estate tour. But bringing your startup online can offer plenty of advantages to your customers. The added convenience is obvious, but an online business comes with more flexibility- a simple tweak of your website and social media channels is