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How to Ensure Your Remote Startup is a Success

Thanks to advances in technology and changing attitudes, remote work is becoming more popular than ever.

In the UK, millions of people now work from home on a regular basis, and many people prefer it thanks to the extra time and freedom it gives them. Some business owners also prefer hiring remote employees, as it means they save overhead costs associated with renting office space. As a result, there are a growing number of startups being launched in the UK which are fully remote.

If you’re thinking of launching your own remote startup, there are a few things you should know first. While it can be a great way to save costs and ensure growth, there are some drawbacks involved. You’ll need to make sure you get all of the details right if you want your new venture to be successful. Here are our best tips for ensuring your remote startup is a success.

Create Your Space for Success

As a remote business owner, you’ll be spending much of your time working from home. Some entrepreneurs also enjoy taking things to a coworking space, but it’s still important to set up your office space at home too. Ensure you have a dedicated space just for working, with as few distractions as possible. Invest in some high-quality custom made home office furniture to help make you more comfortable while working.

It’s also beneficial if you set dedicated working hours and keep the same schedule. While remote work tends to mean you can be more flexible with your working hours, most people benefit from a schedule to help them stay focused. It also means you’ll set time aside where you won’t be working, letting you take breaks and spend time on your hobbies and with friends and family.

Hiring Remotely

The hiring process is difficult normally, but it can be even more challenging with a remote startup. You won’t be able to meet your candidates in person in most cases, and this can make it more difficult to truly assess them. However, you have a much wider talent pool to choose from, so there are some upsides.

When it comes to hiring remotely, you should be looking for those with prior experience in a remote team. It’s also important to find people that will fit your existing or proposed company culture. Use video interviews, reference checks and technical assessments to find the right team for your startup.

Creating the Right Culture

In many cases, the success of a startup hinges on culture. It’s important to have a culture of respect and trust between employees, no matter what kind of business you run. One of the biggest challenges of launching a remote startup is creating culture. If your employees aren’t in close contact every day, it can be difficult for a culture to form and spread.

The best thing you can do for your startup’s culture is to ensure that there’s a policy of clear, open and honest communication. Everyone should be on the same page when it comes to company goals and know what’s expected of them. In addition, it’s important to foster a strong sense of community and togetherness with each employee.

Regular Check-Ins

Not having your employees all working together in the same space can make it difficult to keep tabs on what everyone is doing. While you shouldn’t be micromanaging your remote team, it’s good to have an idea of what everyone is working on and the progress they’re making. You can establish this through regular check-ins, ensuring that weekly progress is shared in meetings.

Video meetings work best, but you can also use daily email check-ins as well as project management software. This software lets you create, manage and assign tasks within a project and see regular updates on how everything is going.

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