As the world moves to a more remote workforce, businesses across industries and markets are having to adapt. We asked leaders who have experience with making remote work effective to share their stories, lessons, and insights with us.

Adedreaqua Wells, MBA.

I was very fortunate to have already laid the foundation for a Virtual Tax Preparation Firm before the start of Covid. But, with majority of businesses shifting to virtual work after Covid, the clients were a lot more receptive of it. I was able to implement an on-boarding process that took place online without me ever having to physically meet up with my clients. The process included client access to a secure online portal with bank grade security so that my clients can upload all of their tax documents directly to their file and find comfort in knowing their information is protected. Read more>>

Rene Smith

A switch to remote work for my business has helped my business to thrive in several ways. Virtual dog behavior consulting is ideal for aggression and anxiety cases and has been the jump starter for building an active online community. The switch has been easier for me than most considering my preferred manner of communication is through audio messages and video feedback. Read more>>

Cindy Baker

I started working remotely before Covid which helped me put procedures and communication styles into place long before they became the norm. I have been able to work around the world with clients and other designers to bring their ideas and projects to life via the computer, emails and zoom meetings. Rarely do I make site visits, although those are always options if needed. Read more>>

Nicole Anderson.

What I actually love about my job is that it is fully remote and has been since the very start. After I had my daughter almost 8 years ago, I found myself in the position of many other new mothers, questioning my future win the job force. I did the math and found that after all costs, I’d be making only $50/week sending her to daycare and working so for our family, it made more sense for me to stay home. Read more>>

Kristina Tuyls

I began my business smack dab in the middle of the first nationwide Covid-19 shut down. I was a full-time student at San Diego State University at the time and graduated with my BS degree in Business/Marketing one month into the lockdown. After three months of being laid off from my full-time job, I was trying to fill my time with anything/everything possible to do while stuck at home. Money was also very tight at this time and unemployment hadn’t kicked in yet so I was really searching for a virtual way to work and gain new income. It was then that I decided to do something I always wanted to do; start my own marketing business. Read more>>

Stephen Riesen

I basically built the foundation of my business remotely. In 2020, John Riesen and Marina Arsenijevic commissioned me to mix and master their piano and voice recordings sometimes done in completely different houses. It challenged me to find a way to make the audio sound cohesive while knowing the recordings had different spatial qualities. Read more>>