Barbara Kephart, PMP 
It’s become more important than ever before to make video documentation accessible in multiple languages. When done well, multilingual video documentation helps your message come through clearly, keeps viewers engaged, and makes a lasting impact regardless of who’s watching it. As my business grows and connects with audiences around the world, I’ve seen the benefits … Read more
Hiring shouldn’t feel like a juggling act, yet for many small businesses it often does. The moment you start posting jobs across different platforms, tracking resumes, and chasing down candidate messages, things can quickly turn into a messy mix of emails, spreadsheets, and scattered notes. The challenge isn’t that tools don’t exist, but instead the … Read more
Countless businesses succeed or struggle on the ability or inability of owners to forecast staffing needs, manage unexpected absences, or balance employee preferences with peak demand. Some operators start with a simple piece of paper, and then move to the trusty Excel spreadsheet. However, if you’ve had one too many “I didn’t know I was … Read more
Managing hourly workers can be a challenge, no matter the industry. Shifts change, roles overlap, and seasonal turnover make it hard to keep everything organized. Restaurants often feel this the most, but retail shops, salons, and other small businesses face the same struggles. That’s where employee management systems come in. Instead of juggling spreadsheets or … Read more
Does the thought of opening a new job posting fill you with dread? You’re not alone. For many hiring managers and small business owners, what should be an exciting step forward, such as adding someone new to the team, quickly turns into an overwhelming task. The flood of resumes, the time spent screening candidates, the … Read more
Have you ever logged in to a software system you’re responsible for, only to discover that something has changed, and no one warned you ahead of time? Or maybe you’ve been sitting in a meeting with a client, feeling pretty confident, when suddenly you both notice something new in the system that wasn’t there the … Read more
Back in the day, putting together Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) was a long and often painful process. Sometimes, even creating just a handful of them could drag on for months. You’d need to sit down with each team member, pick apart their workflows, get all the details down, and then run through what felt like … Read more
Product demo videos have the potential to leave a lasting impression on your audience and, in many cases, can ultimately determine whether or not you close the sale. These videos are essential tools for both marketing and sales teams, providing a dynamic and visually engaging way to highlight your product’s most impressive features. A well-crafted … Read more
How’s your product roadmap looking these days? Is it helping your team stay on track, or is it starting to feel off? Maybe it’s time to see if there’s a better way to manage things. Perhaps it’s even time to try out a roadmapping tool! Why use a roadmapping tool, and when does it become … Read more
Do you have employees working at different sites or spread out across various locations? How do you manage to keep track of everyone and stay connected with your whole team? With the right apps and software, managing and tracking your team can be easier than ever. From time tracking and scheduling to payroll and performance … Read more
Did you know that 80% of restaurant owners began their careers in entry-level positions? This means they completely understand what their employees experience and are committed to making their jobs easier, including helping them get paid faster. Here’s some more facts – 30% of restaurant owners claim staffing as one of their main pain points. … Read more
TL;DR: As an async team collaboration tool, Guidde does great at creating visual documentation without design skills which I find ideal for onboarding and standardizing processes. Miro provides a great visual workspace for brainstorming and workflow mapping across distributed teams. Asana organizes projects with timeline views and centralized task tracking. Loom enables quick screen recordings with … Read more
There are many reasons why I think folks should invest in an onboarding software earlier than they think. But the biggest one is probably how pretty common it is for new employees to spend their first week or two just trying to get settled. They’re often stuck waiting for account credentials, hunting down where important … Read more
TL;DR: Supademo is best suited for creating interactive demos at scale plus it’s got the ability to organize multiple demos through Showcases for larger audiences. Guidde, on the other hand, excels at producing polished step-by-step demo videos with intuitive editing that requires minimal technical expertise. I prefer Guidde for its professional results and generous free … Read more
I still remember the first time I came across screen capture tools. It honestly felt like a game-changer. I couldn’t believe something so useful hadn’t been around sooner, and I was immediately impressed. As soon as I started using them, I found myself sending screenshots to everyone, sharing quick visuals to explain things much more … Read more
As your business grows, there comes a point when tracking job applicants in a simple spreadsheet just doesn’t work anymore. For me, the longer our applicant spreadsheet got, the more cumbersome it became. Sharing it with team members was even worse, which often led to reformatting issues, corrupted files, or sometimes it wouldn’t open at … Read more