To remote or not to remote?
Kevin Adelson
Owner at MobileIT LLC | IT Cybersecurity & Managed Services Expert | Helping Companies Secure Their Digital Assets and Streamline IT Operations
I have been in business for a long time and have tried running teams in many different ways. I can honestly say having a remote team work for me has been one of the best things I have done in business.
When we started in the mid-90s it was all about hard work, fun and a bit of being in the right place at the right time. I certainly think you kind of make your own luck when your passion and persistence is pointing in the right direction. One of the first things we did when we had our success was to get a brick-and-mortar office because the big names that were knocking on our door needed to see something resembling an office.
The first thing to note is back 20 years ago, having a remote workforce wasn’t really feasible. I mean the tech wasn’t quite there so for us there was no option. We got along fine with the team and the work and only when we restructured the ownership of the business did I want to take us in a more dynamic direction. I felt we could have trimmed a lot of fat and saved a lot on cost and the remote working model had started to gain legs.
The key benefits I identified for my business were:
1 - Better work-life balance for my employees and myself
2 - Saving so much time
3 - Saving money on workforce
4 - Hiring the best talent around the world
5 - Being at the sharp end of the industry
It made an instant impact to my daily life and freed me up to really focus on the business planning and strategy rather than being lost in the running of an office. My staff are excellent and are constantly pushing my product to the next level. I now have EXPERTS in their fields rather than generalists who have to have broader knowledge. This really has allowed me to excel on projects and demonstrate real added value.
Tech has always attracted innovative people and will always look for an added edge. If you don’t move with the times you will find that soon you won’t be able to move at all!
So to remote or not to remote? Well that is a no-brainer! Fire away with any questions in my inbox or in the comments below.