{"id":7679,"date":"2021-01-20T20:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T20:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/limetech.co\/?p=7679"},"modified":"2021-01-20T20:18:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-20T20:18:00","slug":"8-easy-steps-for-going-remote-with-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tjarb.com\/limetech\/blog\/remote-work\/8-easy-steps-for-going-remote-with-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"8 easy steps for going remote with your business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Going remote doesn’t have to be painful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many companies put off a true transition to remote work out of anxiety that it will slow down operations. With proper planning, though, the process can be smooth. Here are 8 easy steps for going remote with your business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Plan and assess<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Determine your timeline, team, budget, and data requirements. Survey your team to understand their needs and help build consensus. Decide whether 100% remote or some combination of local and remote work is best for your team.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Choose your IT partner<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Choose an IT partner to help with your transition, connect you with the right tools, establish data management protocols, and assist with any technical issues. <\/span><\/p>\n

If your in-house IT staff will be managing or implementing the transition, take time to include them in early discussions so they are fully invested in the success of the project.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Create guidelines<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Create guidelines for your team, including roles, responsibilities, and rules on data security. Establish HR protocols, including guidelines for onboarding and offboarding remote team members. <\/span><\/p>\n

Set your policies\/expectations around working hours and be sure to consider any time zone differences.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Choose your services<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Choose the right systems and software for your team, including tools for work collaboration, file sharing<\/a>, communications, virtual meetings, data management, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Migrate and centralize<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Move your data to the cloud<\/a> so it can be accessed from any location. Create a system for storing<\/a> and backing up<\/a> data. Manage permissions to control who can access files.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Train your team and convey expectations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Train your team on the tools they\u2019ll need for success. Clarity at this stage will improve trust and prevent misunderstandings. <\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget company culture! Communicate your company values and keep up the team\u2019s enthusiasm with regular informal meetups (online or in-person), Slack<\/a> channels, and more. Keeping things casual can keep people engaged.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Test, Test, Test<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Run trials and test your new systems. After proving the integrity of your news ways of working, try transitioning one department at a time, or only for a few days per week in the beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Complete the transition and reap the rewards<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Now that you’ve covered the steps for going remote, you and your team should be running at full speed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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LimeTech<\/strong> is a creative tech company with a focus on innovation and adaptive change. We use technical know-how, design skills, and deep experience in entrepreneurship to help companies advance their business goals. Do you need IT planning<\/a>, mobile app development<\/a>, web design<\/a>, or remote work solutions<\/a> that will take your business to the next level? Get in touch today<\/a> and find out what we can do for you.<\/span><\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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