by Jason Long | Apr 7, 2019 | HR, Management, People
Our last few articles have talked about the hiring process – first, how we think about it, and then how we actually approach and execute it. Well, of course, what comes after the hire? Onboarding! By this point, we’ve already talked to our new teammate...
by Jason Long | Feb 1, 2019 | HR, Management, People
Over the course of many years, we learned some valuable lessons when it comes to hiring. My favorite is “Test Before You Invest.” You wouldn’t buy a new car without driving it first, would you? So why are your hiring people before testing them out?...
by Jason Long | Sep 1, 2017 | blog, Clients, HR, Marketing, News, People, Running a Business
When I was in freelance copywriting, referrals were a ray of hope – the best kind of lead I could ever have. I always thanked each referrer with my book or a notecard. So, besides our undying gratitude, how do we help along that process… without seeming pushy?...
by Jason Long | Aug 14, 2017 | blog, Clients, HR, Management, News, People, Running a Business
A Guest Post Written by Laura Buckler Do you know which is one of the most important factors that differentiate the highly successful from the not-so-successful ones when building relationships with your clients? One Word: Resources That’s right. Being a resourceful...
by Jason Long | Feb 10, 2017 | blog, Branding, Clients, Content, Contracts, Creativity, Development, Distance Working, HR, Management, Marketing, Musing, News, People, Press, Pricing, Programming, Random Things, Running a Business, Sales, Scoping, Uncategorized, Web Design
Guest post by Jess Walter If you love the idea of freelance work and helping clientele to showcase their products or services, then design and development may be the perfect career move for you. Whether you’re on the cusp of retirement or a recent college grad trying...
by Jason Long | Jan 9, 2017 | blog, Branding, Clients, Content, Contracts, Creativity, Demos, Development, Distance Working, Events, HR, Management, Marketing, New Features, News, People, Press, Pricing, Programming, Random Things, Running a Business, Sales, Scoping, Uncategorized, Web Design
You’re launching your SaaS; this is a big moment! You’ve put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into this (well, hopefully not any blood) and you’re ready to go public with all of your hard work. However, there are a few things that could really hurt the integrity and...
