Brick & Mortar Vs Online Businesses: My Experience

Brick & Mortar Vs Online Businesses: My Experience

Building Teamwork and Morale Among Your Employees

by Roy Morris

When you have to oversee employees, you might be focused on the day-to-day business tasks that everyone has to do in order to keep the business in good shape. However, it is also important that you pay attention to employee teamwork and morale; people who are happy at work are more productive, and when your employees can work well together, the entire business benefits. Use the advice below to build teamwork and morale at your company.

Enlist the Help of Military Speakers

Every now and then, it's a good idea to enlist the assistance of various motivational speakers to give your employees insight about working together and how they can best succeed. Some of the most effective speakers can be those with a military background, as those in the armed services are trained to work well together and must do so in situations that are sometimes life-threatening. Military speakers can provide tips and exercises that your employees can use to improve their own relationships and feel motivated about their roles in your company.

Go on Group Retreats

A great way to encourage teamwork and morale in your business is to have periodic retreats during which the staff is encouraged to interact in ways that don't involve their jobs. By learning to interact with each other as people, they may find common ground that allows them to trust each other more and work together well. For example, you might pair off employees to do blind hikes where one person is blindfolded and the other must guide them along an obstacle course. You might also have them do communication workshops to ensure that they are speaking effectively to others.

If you set up these retreats, you might also consider renting a bus or van to transport your employees to the site of the retreat. By doing this, you'll ensure that no one gets lost and that everyone arrives and departs at the same time. Without the stress of looking for the retreat site or having to drive to somewhere unfamiliar, everyone can socialize on the way in a relaxed manner.

Ask Their Opinion

One of the best things you can do to build morale in your company is to  allow your employees to weigh in on different decisions that you're making. Ask them to choose between two sign mockups, for instance, or seek their opinions when planning company dinners or picking out new office furniture. This empowers your employees because they feel that they have some input in what's happening at the company.

Now that you've got some ideas professionals and motivational speakers, such as those at Howie Franklin Enterprises, who can provide further guidance.


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Brick & Mortar Vs Online Businesses: My Experience

I have owned my own small businesses for years, and I have always been happy to share my business tips with other entrepreneurs, especially those just starting out. One question I get asked about a lot is whether it is a better idea for a beginner to open an online business or a brick & mortar shop. While I wish I had a one-size-fits all answer, the truth is that it really depends on what you are selling (or what service you are providing), how the economy is doing in your local area, and your personal business goals and dreams. However, every brick & mortar business should have a website today, and it only makes sense to sell products on a website that your business needs anyway. I have many more business tips to share, and I decided to start a blog to share them with all aspiring entrepreneurs!

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