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Small Business Development Center at UNM
NEW MEXICO
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT UNM
By Cyndi Jarvison
This has been quite a year—one that none of us had envisioned or planned for our businesses.
I know this holiday season will look different. The way you honor traditions and where and when you spend your time may look different as well, but remember that we are all in this together. Each of us must accept the responsibility to protect ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and help our businesses mitigate COVID-19. To get New Mexico moving again, and keep it moving, we must do our part. That means:
Be Responsible.
Wear a face covering when you are around other people. Stay 6 feet away from anyone not in your own household. Wash your hands—a lot. Cover your cough or sneeze.
Be Patient.
Access to your favorite businesses and recreation will be limited. It may take you longer than usual to get an appointment with your service providers.
Be Prepared.
Plan and call ahead. Don’t leave home without your face mask and hand sanitizer.
Be Educated.
Know what it takes to keep you and others safe. Visit cv.nmhealth.org for expert guidance.
STAY HOME.
If you do not need to go out, DON’T. Every outing creates risk for your family and your community.
Today, businesses are taking on the challenges of
running a remote team more than ever before. Even though the transition may be less rigorous for larger organization—as they have the funds and the tools to carry out such a task—there are still hurdles to overcome and even more so for small businesses. This is because small businesses have limited resources with staff most likely less experienced with the ins-and-outs of remote working.
However, the benefits of running a remote team effectively are identical regardless of company size. The remote tool basics below can help small business owners comprehend what is required when selecting remote tools for optimal business productivity.
Six Remote Tool Basics
1. A time tracking tool for teams or remote employees who work solo. 2. A communication app for clear, simple, and faster contact between team members. 3. A virtual tool for file sharing and creation of important documents such as presentations, spreadsheets, and text files. 4. A remote team tool for video conferencing, meetings, and team sessions for one-on-one or collaborations with other team members regardless of location. 5. A tool that permits each team member access to other team members for time saving and unnecessary interruptions. 6. An efficiency tool to assist team members with maximizing productivity by focusing on each day’s goal to tackle key tasks.
There are plenty of tips and tools available to help small businesses consolidate tasks and maintain a tip-top competitive remote workforce. Why not reach out to your local SBDC to schedule a oneon-one remote consultation to discuss further or go to our website at www.nmsbdc.org?
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides nocost, confidential, virtual business consulting to help you navigate the federal COVID-19 programs, start a new business, or expand/ improve your existing business. The SBDC will be here to help your business grow and adapt to the changes and find new opportunities in our new economic environment.
For Assistance Contact: Cyndi Jarvison at cjarvison@unm.edu (Currently working remotely)
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. All SBDC programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
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