--- title: Anequim Remote Professionals Blog (3) description: The Ultimate Resource to Grow Your Company With Remote Professionals and Virtual Assistants (3) --- [![anequim-logo-horizontal-SM](https://blog.anequim.net/hs-fs/hubfs/anequim-logo-horizontal-SM.png?width=1201&height=310&name=anequim-logo-horizontal-SM.png "anequim-logo-horizontal-SM")](https://anequim.net/) Open main menu Close main menu - [What We Do](https://anequim.net/what-we-do/) - [Services](https://anequim.net/services/) - [About Us](https://anequim.net/about-us/) # The Bridge Between Your Business and Success Select Category Accounting Bookkeeping Bootstrappers Branding Business Business Growth Business Plan Coaching Company Culture Customer Service Development Efficiency Entrepreneurship EOS Eviction Moratorium Fair Housing Family Finding Talent Hiring Investment KPIs Leadership Legislation Local SEO Maintenance Management Marketing Mental Health Mergers and Acquisitions Processes and Procedures Productivity Profitability Property Management Real Estate Real Estate Digital Marketing Real Estate SEO Recruiting Remote Teams Remote Work Safety Sales Scaling Security Short Term Rentals SOPs Teams Time Management Training Virtual Assistants Work Life Balance WSJ ![Anequim Middle Managers – Stuck in Limbo or Unsung Superhero](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/anequim-middle-managers%E2%80%93stuck-in-limbo-or-unsung-superhero.jpg) [Management,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/management) [Teams](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/teams) ### [Middle Managers – Stuck in Limbo or Unsung Superhero?](https://blog.anequim.net/middle-managers-stuck-in-limbo-or-unsung-superhero) Nov 7, 2022, 3:27:00 PM As an executive, you likely already know the importance of having middle managers. They lead the teams who carry out the day-to-day business of your company- allowing you to focus on the big picture. They make connections within your company’s people and departments to keep things running smoothly. They’re the glue holding many of the operational processes together. Most importantly, they’re often supervising the people who interact *directly with your customers*. How can you make sure this critical layer of leadership within your company is performing at its full potential? Let’s dive into this. ![Jose Delgado](https://blog.anequim.net/hs-fs/hubfs/US%20Team/anequim-jose-delgado.png?width=45&name=anequim-jose-delgado.png) [Jose Delgado](https://blog.anequim.net/author/jose-delgado) [Read More](https://blog.anequim.net/middle-managers-stuck-in-limbo-or-unsung-superhero) ![anequim-are-personality-tests-worth-it](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/anequim-personality-tests.jpg) [Teams,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/teams) [Hiring,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/hiring) [Recruiting](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/recruiting) ### [Are Personality Tests Worth It?](https://blog.anequim.net/are-personality-tests-worth-it) Oct 28, 2022, 8:00:00 AM Personality tests- love them or hate them, they’re a common screening tool used by many companies as part of the hiring process. Everyone has probably taken one at some point. But do they really work? And even more importantly, are they worth the investment? As with so many things in business (and in life), there are several factors and nuances to consider when it comes to these tools. We did some digging around to find information to help you decide what is right for your company.  ![Jose Delgado](https://blog.anequim.net/hs-fs/hubfs/US%20Team/anequim-jose-delgado.png?width=45&name=anequim-jose-delgado.png) [Jose Delgado](https://blog.anequim.net/author/jose-delgado) [Read More](https://blog.anequim.net/are-personality-tests-worth-it) ![Anequim-Bootstrappers-How-Running-Remote-Will-Transform-Your-Business-Ft-Liam-Martin](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/Bootstrappers/SEASON%204/anequim-bootstrappers-how-running-remote-will-transform-your-business-h.jpg) [Bootstrappers,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/bootstrappers) [Management,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/management) [Remote Work,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/remote-work) [Remote Teams,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/remote-teams) [Processes and Procedures](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/processes-and-procedures) ### [How Running Remote Will Transform Your Business Ft. Liam Martin](https://blog.anequim.net/how-running-remote-will-transform-your-business-ft-liam-martin) Oct 26, 2022, 9:56:09 AM ## WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Even though Jeremy and Gwenn have been managing teams remotely since 2008 and have developed their own  best practices, they're also always on the watch for alternative ideas from others. In this episode, we speak to Liam Martin, the CMO of Time Doctor, a time-tracking software for remote teams, about the best practices in the industry for managing a remote workforce. Liam has a new book called Running Remote: Master the lessons from the world’s most successful remote-work pioneers. ![Bootstrappers For Entrepreneurs - A podcast by Anequim LLC](https://blog.anequim.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Bootstrappers-profile-picture.jpg?width=45&name=Bootstrappers-profile-picture.jpg) [Bootstrappers For Entrepreneurs - A podcast by Anequim LLC](https://blog.anequim.net/author/bootstrappers-a-podcast-by-anequim-llc) [Read More](https://blog.anequim.net/how-running-remote-will-transform-your-business-ft-liam-martin) ![Why Choose Anequim Over Other Virtual Assistant Companies](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/Why-Choose-Anequim-Over-Other-Virtual-Assistant-Companies.jpg) [Virtual Assistants,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/virtual-assistants) [Remote Teams](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/remote-teams) ### [Why Choose Anequim Over Other Virtual Assistant Companies](https://blog.anequim.net/why-choose-anequim-over-other-virtual-assistant-companies) Oct 18, 2022, 12:09:00 PM Your business is growing, and you know you need help. After careful consideration and planning, you’ve decided a virtual assistant could be the perfect solution for your company’s needs- but you aren’t sure where to start. There are a lot of staffing solutions and placement companies to choose from. So, how can you know which one is best for you? What level of service should you expect? What questions should you ask along the way? ![John Walker](https://blog.anequim.net/hs-fs/hubfs/anequim-john-walker-t.png?width=45&name=anequim-john-walker-t.png) [John Walker](https://blog.anequim.net/author/john-walker) [Read More](https://blog.anequim.net/why-choose-anequim-over-other-virtual-assistant-companies) ![Anequim-Bootstrappers-For-Entrepreneurs-You-Can-Only-Be-Great-At-One-Thing-What-Will-it-Be-Ft-Steve-Rozenberg](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/anequim-bootstrappers-for-entrepreneurs-you-can-only-be-great-at-one-thing-what-will-it-be-h.jpg) [Entrepreneurship,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/entrepreneurship) [Bootstrappers,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/bootstrappers) [Development](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/development) ### [You Can Only Be Great At One Thing: What Will it Be? Ft. Steve Rozenberg](https://blog.anequim.net/you-can-only-be-great-at-one-thing-what-will-it-be-ft-steve-rozenberg) Oct 12, 2022, 11:25:09 AM ## WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Are you getting in the way of your own success? Yes, you probably are because we all make this mistake. On this episode we learn how to re-engineer your goals with Steve Rozenberg, and overnight success 15 years in the making. In this episode, you’ll take away tips on how to build with an end goal in mind, how to get out of your business’ way, the recommendations to be good at one thing, Steve’s recipe for success, and the only thing your money can really buy; memories. If you could be good at only one thing: What will it be? ![Bootstrappers For Entrepreneurs - A podcast by Anequim LLC](https://blog.anequim.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Bootstrappers-profile-picture.jpg?width=45&name=Bootstrappers-profile-picture.jpg) [Bootstrappers For Entrepreneurs - A podcast by Anequim LLC](https://blog.anequim.net/author/bootstrappers-a-podcast-by-anequim-llc) [Read More](https://blog.anequim.net/you-can-only-be-great-at-one-thing-what-will-it-be-ft-steve-rozenberg) ![Anequim All About the Discipline](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/anequim-all-about-the-discipline.jpg) [Entrepreneurship,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/entrepreneurship) [Development](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/development) ### [All About the Discipline - Part 2](https://blog.anequim.net/all-about-the-discipline-part-2) Sep 21, 2022, 9:00:00 AM In a previous post, we talked about having discipline, scheduling your days, being organized, and having a routine as important keys to the success of your new business. But, what if you’re a more seasoned entrepreneur who is already doing all of that? As your company is seeing more and more success, it can become harder to stay on top of everything. If you’ve realized you need to try something new to ensure your customers stay happy- you’ve come to the right place. We’ve been there! In this post, we’ll share tips and resources to help you stay disciplined when your business is a little further down the road to success. ![Gwenn Aspen](https://blog.anequim.net/hs-fs/hubfs/anequim-gwenn-aspen.png?width=45&name=anequim-gwenn-aspen.png) [Gwenn Aspen](https://blog.anequim.net/author/gwenn-aspen) [Read More](https://blog.anequim.net/all-about-the-discipline-part-2) ![anequim-bootstrappers-set-your-kids-up-for-success](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/anequim-bootstrappers-set-your-kids-up-for-success.jpg) [Bootstrappers,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/bootstrappers) [Property Management,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/property-management) [Family,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/family) [Investment](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/investment) ### [Set Your Kids Up For Success](https://blog.anequim.net/set-your-kids-up-for-success) Sep 14, 2022, 10:28:24 AM ## WHAT YOU WILL LEARN We all want to build our kids up for success. There are so many routes and opportunities that it can be overwhelming for the inexperienced. Maranda Bolin discovered a unique way to have your kids gain experience owning property and self directed IRA’s. Maranda shares her inspirational story with Gwenn and Jeremy. This episode is packed with useful ways to build a successful future for your kids. ![Bootstrappers For Entrepreneurs - A podcast by Anequim LLC](https://blog.anequim.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Bootstrappers-profile-picture.jpg?width=45&name=Bootstrappers-profile-picture.jpg) [Bootstrappers For Entrepreneurs - A podcast by Anequim LLC](https://blog.anequim.net/author/bootstrappers-a-podcast-by-anequim-llc) [Read More](https://blog.anequim.net/set-your-kids-up-for-success) ![anequim-security-it-is-all-about-processes-and-procedures](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/2-2.jpg) [Processes and Procedures,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/processes-and-procedures) [Security](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/security) ### [Security: it’s All About Processes and Procedures](https://blog.anequim.net/security-it-is-all-about-processes-and-procedures) Sep 7, 2022, 1:47:31 PM Whether your team works in-person or remotely, protecting your company’s data should be a top priority. However, when your employees are remote, it becomes even more important to have and enforce strict information and data management processes. This is especially critical if your employees have access to banking and vendor management systems, accounting records, and the personal information of your customers (social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, credit card or bank account numbers, etc.). These data pieces can give a would-be thief plenty of information to steal money or even someone’s identity. The last thing you want is for your business to be associated with a serious data breach.  ![Gwenn Aspen](https://blog.anequim.net/hs-fs/hubfs/anequim-gwenn-aspen.png?width=45&name=anequim-gwenn-aspen.png) [Gwenn Aspen](https://blog.anequim.net/author/gwenn-aspen) [Read More](https://blog.anequim.net/security-it-is-all-about-processes-and-procedures) ![anequim-bootstrappers-How-Syndications-Are-Profitable](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/anequim-bootstrappers-how-syndications-are-profitable.jpg) [Bootstrappers,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/bootstrappers) [Property Management,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/property-management) [Investment](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/investment) ### [How Syndications Are Profitable](https://blog.anequim.net/how-syndications-are-profitable) Aug 31, 2022, 9:31:54 AM ## WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Syndications are a great way to alleviate the financial burden for property management, and can be quite profitable. How do syndications work and where do you even get started? Gwenn and Jeremy are joined by AJ Shepard, the co-owner of Uptown Properties, where they have made numerous syndication deals over the past decade. He shares what property management syndications can do to increase investor profitability and reduce your financial risk. ![Bootstrappers For Entrepreneurs - A podcast by Anequim LLC](https://blog.anequim.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Bootstrappers-profile-picture.jpg?width=45&name=Bootstrappers-profile-picture.jpg) [Bootstrappers For Entrepreneurs - A podcast by Anequim LLC](https://blog.anequim.net/author/bootstrappers-a-podcast-by-anequim-llc) [Read More](https://blog.anequim.net/how-syndications-are-profitable) ![anequim-all-about-the-discipline](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/2.jpg) [Leadership,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/leadership) [Development](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/development) ### [All About the Discipline](https://blog.anequim.net/all-about-the-discipline) Aug 24, 2022, 9:00:00 AM Most everyone knows the old saying “it’s lonely at the top”. If you’ve been at the top, you absolutely know how true that is. When you are the person in charge, the weight of responsibility can be very heavy- even overwhelming, and often isolating. As Jocko Willink, co-author of the New York Times best seller, *Extreme Ownership*, puts it: ***“Leaders must own everything in their world. There is no one else to blame”*** ![Gwenn Aspen](https://blog.anequim.net/hs-fs/hubfs/anequim-gwenn-aspen.png?width=45&name=anequim-gwenn-aspen.png) [Gwenn Aspen](https://blog.anequim.net/author/gwenn-aspen) [Read More](https://blog.anequim.net/all-about-the-discipline) [1](https://blog.anequim.net) [2](https://blog.anequim.net/page/2) [3](https://blog.anequim.net/page/3) [4](https://blog.anequim.net/page/4) [5](https://blog.anequim.net/page/5) #### About - [About Anequim](https://anequim.net/about-us/) - [Meet the Team](https://anequim.net/meet-the-team/) #### Services - [Accounting Services](https://anequim.net/services/accounting-services/) - [Administrative Support](https://anequim.net/services/administrative-support/) - [Customer Service](https://anequim.net/services/customer-service/) - [Marketing Services](https://anequim.net/services/marketing-services/) - [Property Management Services](https://anequim.net/services/property-management-services/) - [Solutions for Rent Manager Users](https://anequim.net/services/solutions-for-rent-manager-users/) #### Library - [Blog](https://blog.anequim.net/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/Anequim) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/anequimmx/) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/AnequimUS) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.facebook.com/AnequimUS/)