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.

Sarah Martinez

Sweet Sarah’s is a home-based bakery, so I have technically always been remote! I am the sole owner and operator behind my bakery AND a mother of three kids 10 and under! Starting a home-based business was a huge priority for me. Having just celebrated Sweet Sarah’s 5th anniversary, my children were very young when I began this adventure! Read more>>

Nancy Glover

I do not have a team. I fly solo with my business and work remotely. There are no pitfalls–all benefits. Read more>>

Paulina Gonzalez

As an 18-year-old owning an online jewelry business with my mom, our remote working has been difficult to get used to, but worth it. Leveraging digital platforms, clear task delegation, and open communication have been instrumental in maintaining our productivity. Potential pitfalls include the challenge of balancing school commitments, high school, and now college, with remote work and ensuring consistent communication despite distance. Read more>>

Cristina Castro

Besides wanting to bring a little happiness to my corner of the world during the pandemic. I saw an opportunity to build a business based on the need for delivery service. It is also a strength since It would be a remote delivery base business, I have saved money by not opening a storefront. Doing this kept my overhead expenses low and allowed me to still afford my high-quality ingredients. Read more>>

Meochia Thompson

Yes, my team can work remotely. We use products like Zoom, Messenger, FaceTime, etc. to communicate across the globe. Less meeting time and more productivity. Pitfalls can include losing track of time and over availability. If you’re not careful you’ll spend more time on a project than you’ve planned because there is no one looking over your or even no place for you to have to get to. Also, you’re more accessible. Read more>>

Mason Ma

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I worked as a Drama Teacher in Beijing, China. COVID-19 began shortly after Chinese New Year, and cities were placed under strict lockdowns. People were trapped in their homes, self-quarantined, and my Drama school had to find ways to generate income, even though teaching Acting on Zoom was not an ideal solution. Read more>>