Employees
A Note from Denise Cagan
In December I like to share more personal sentiments to close out the year. No marketing, no sales. Just what’s in our minds and hearts. My year has been pretty good. In July, I got a chance to visit a childhood vacation spot – Tupper Lake, NY. It’s probably not a place you’ve heard…
Read MoreThe Power of Appreciation: What Our Team Is Grateful For
As the year winds down and the holiday season begins, November invites us to pause and reflect on what we’re grateful for—personally and professionally. At DCA Virtual Business Support (DCA), gratitude isn’t just seasonal. It’s a mindset that fuels our culture, strengthens relationships, and reminds us why we do what we do. Whether it’s supporting clients through year-end transitions or showing up for each other…
Read MoreSmart Support for Impact: How DCA Virtual Business Support Uses AI (Responsibly!) to Serve Clients
At DCA Virtual Business Support, we believe in working smarter—not just harder. That’s why we’ve embraced artificial intelligence (AI) as a powerful ally in delivering efficient, high-quality support to our clients. But don’t worry—we haven’t handed the keys to the robots just yet. We’re still very much human (and proud of it), guided by a…
Read More5 Reasons NOT to Offshore Your Help
In today’s economy, business owners are seeking ways to strategically lower their costs and become more efficient. It’s tempting to hire offshore help to cut costs, but before diving into the global talent pool, it’s crucial for business owners to consider the hidden costs that can impact both efficiency and the bottom line. What seems…
Read MorePay Transparency Laws Changing: Is Your State One of Them?
DCA Virtual Business Support and the author of this article are not attorneys. This information is compiled as a resource to our small business owner community and should not be construed as legal advice. Some states are making changes to their pay transparency laws. So far, Washington, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New…
Read MoreHow to Attract the Talent You Need
An essential part of any successful business is the team behind it. Whether you are in the initial stages of building a business, or years into it, the importance of hiring people who will meet the needs of your business never diminishes. You know you need help, so how do you attract the ideal candidate…
Read MoreHow to be Successful with your Vendors
If you run a business, you probably use vendors in some way. If you use a bookkeeper, a marketing specialist or even a cleaning company, you work with vendors! In the business world, a vendor is someone that supplies a product or a service. DCA Virtual Business Support provides services through our Administrative and Creative…
Read MoreWhat Can a Virtual Assistant Do for My Business?
As a business owner, it sometimes feels as if everything falls on your plate. It may be a challenge knowing where to go to get some help for your small business. Here are a few questions to ask yourself if you feel like you have too much to do and are evaluating if a virtual…
Read MoreFreedom in Workplace Culture: Employee Recruitment and Retention
Curt Tueffert is the VP of Sales Development at DXP Enterprises, a $1 billion industrial distributor. Curt is also a professor at the University of Houston, teaching sales and marketing. He’s an author and a professional speaker. He tackles topics such as sales, employee recruitment, leadership, and more. And on special occasions, he is known…
Read MoreHow Encouraging Friendships for Your Remote Team is a Win for Businesses
Business Benefits There are many benefits to having a friend at work as Gallup discovered in their employee engagement survey. They found that when people have a best friend at work, it leads to better job performance. It can also mean fewer safety incidents, more engaged customers, and a higher profit. If employees have a sense…
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