--- title: Anequim Remote Professionals Blog (12) description: The Ultimate Resource to Grow Your Company With Remote Professionals and Virtual Assistants (12) --- [![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-bootstrappers-protect-brand-legal-advice](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/anequim-bootstrappers-protecting-your-brand-claire-gibson.jpg) [Entrepreneurship,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/entrepreneurship) [Bootstrappers,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/bootstrappers) [Development](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/development) ### [All you need to know about protecting your brand](https://blog.anequim.net/all-you-need-to-know-about-protecting-your-brand) Aug 12, 2020 1:05:00 PM ## WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Claire Gibson at Gibson Law specializes in intellectual property law. In this must-listen episode she explains the costly mistakes many entrepreneurs make when naming and branding their business. She explains the steps every company should go through when they are getting started to ensure their marks and name are secure and prevent future headaches and lawsuits. Claire breaks down what every company needs to do, how to do it, and how to protect yourself from costly lawsuits in the future. This episode is sure to make you think about your business differently. Also Claire is giving a 10% discount on some of her services if you use the word Bootstrappers when setting up an appointment. ![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/all-you-need-to-know-about-protecting-your-brand) ![anequim-bootstrappers-everything-about-franchises](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/anequim-bootstrappers-everything-about-franchises-curt-drew.jpg) [Entrepreneurship,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/entrepreneurship) [Bootstrappers,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/bootstrappers) [Development](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/development) ### [Everything You Need to Know About Franchises](https://blog.anequim.net/everything-you-need-to-know-about-franchises) Jul 29, 2020 1:26:00 PM ## WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Franchises can be a way to augment your existing business or a way to get into the world of entrepreneurship with less risk and start-up time. Curt explains the best ways to find a franchise that meets your needs and how different franchises are set up. He explains what kinds of personality types they work for and who should avoid them. Curt tells us the good, bad and ugly from his extensive experience. ![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/everything-you-need-to-know-about-franchises) ![anequim-bootstrappers-get-more-done](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/anequim-bootstrappers-get-more-done-jeremy-aspen.jpg) [Bootstrappers,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/bootstrappers) [Productivity,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/productivity) [Time Management](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/time-management) ### [Get More Done With Time Management and Organization That Really Work](https://blog.anequim.net/get-more-done-with-time-management-and-organization-that-really-work) Jul 22, 2020 1:38:00 PM ## WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Jeremy and Gwenn dig into time management and their different ways of organizing their days at work, Calendar management, setting aside time for deep thinking, managing interruptions, meeting management, and more are covered in this episode of Bootstrappers. ![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/get-more-done-with-time-management-and-organization-that-really-work) ![anequim-bootstrappers-dream-come-true](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/anequim-bootstrappers-developing-communities-jerry-reimer.jpg) [Entrepreneurship,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/entrepreneurship) [Bootstrappers,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/bootstrappers) [Property Management,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/property-management) [Real Estate](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/real-estate) ### [How to make your dreams come true](https://blog.anequim.net/how-to-make-your-dreams-come-true) Jul 8, 2020 2:00:00 PM ## WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Jerry Reimer tells us his story of coming from humble beginnings and becoming one of the premier commercial and housing developers in the midwest. What design elements are essential to make your new development a success? How can you create that old neighborhood feel in a new development in the middle of a cornfield? Jerry breaks it down for us. ![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-to-make-your-dreams-come-true) ![anequim-bootstrappers-building-sales-teams](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/anequim-bootstrappers-building-sales-teams-brian-gubbels.jpg) [Bootstrappers,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/bootstrappers) [Sales](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/sales) ### [Building Sales Teams For Success, What You Can Improve Now](https://blog.anequim.net/building-sales-teams-for-success-what-you-can-improve-now) Jul 1, 2020 2:10:00 PM ## WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Brian Gubbels is known for his relationships based sales process that gets results. In this episode he explains how he passes on his approach to sales teams so warmth isn’t lost as the team grows. Brian breaks down his work culture of caring personally about people while still maintaining high standards. ![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/building-sales-teams-for-success-what-you-can-improve-now) ![anequim-bootstrappers-adventures-of-a-Serial-Entrepreneur-With-Dave-Paladino](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/anequim-bootstrappers-adventures-of-a-serial-entrepreneur-david-paladino.jpg) [Entrepreneurship,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/entrepreneurship) [Bootstrappers,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/bootstrappers) [Management](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/management) ### [Adventures of a Serial Entrepreneur With Dave Paladino](https://blog.anequim.net/adventures-of-a-serial-entrepreneur-with-dave-paladino) Jun 17, 2020 1:39:00 PM ## WHAT YOU WILL LEARN In this episode of Bootstrappers, Dave Paladino talks about the illness of being a serial entrepreneur, his unique perspective on when to get into a business partnership, and how to use your org chart to manage people and hold them accountable. Dave also talks about how ‘The Super’ changed his life and how creative marketing like a reality TV show impacted his business. It is all on this 1-hour episode of Bootstrappers! ![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/adventures-of-a-serial-entrepreneur-with-dave-paladino) ![anequim-bootstrappers-leadership-accountability](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/anequim-bootstrappers-leadership-and-accountability-chris-mangan.jpg) [Entrepreneurship,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/entrepreneurship) [Leadership](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/leadership) ### [Leadership and Accountability, insights from Chris Mangan](https://blog.anequim.net/bootstrappers-leadership-and-accountability-insights-from-chris-mangan) Jun 10, 2020 10:24:00 AM ## Stay Hungry, Break Things, This Is the Bootstrappers Show. #### In this episode, we talk about how to have an effective meeting, how to hold people accountable, and how to talk to people so they will listen. We also discuss the common error of trying to make an employee we love fit in a seat they are not suited for. It’s all on this episode of Bootstrappers!   ![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/bootstrappers-leadership-and-accountability-insights-from-chris-mangan) ![anequim-bootstrappers-transition-w9-contractor-to-employee](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/anequim-bootstrappers-when-do-you-transition-mike-mapes.jpg) [Bootstrappers,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/bootstrappers) [Management](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/management) ### [When Do You Transition a W-9 Contractor to an Employee?](https://blog.anequim.net/when-do-you-transition-a-w-9-contractor-to-an-employee) Jun 3, 2020 1:46:00 PM ## WHAT YOU WILL LEARN In this episode of Bootstrappers, we cover stress management, getting out of a business partnership that no longer works, and when it is time to take a W-9 contractor and transition them to an employee. Also, hear about Jeremy's creative employee benefit he used to keep great workers when we were just getting started and couldn't afford health insurance. It's all on this 1-hour episode of Bootstrappers! ![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/when-do-you-transition-a-w-9-contractor-to-an-employee) ![](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/anequim-blog-real-estate-investher-show-podcast-gwenn-aspen-02.jpg) [Entrepreneurship,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/entrepreneurship) [Leadership,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/leadership) [Property Management,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/property-management) [Remote Work,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/remote-work) [Virtual Assistants,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/virtual-assistants) [Branding,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/branding) [Sales,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/sales) [Remote Teams,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/remote-teams) [Business](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/business) ### [The Real Estate InvestHER podcast ft. Gwenn Aspen on Virtual Assistants](https://blog.anequim.net/the-real-estate-investher-podcast-ft.-gwenn-aspen-on-virtual-assistants) Apr 27, 2020 9:58:00 AM ## Virtual Assistants as a Way to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs. ### The Real Estate InvestHER Show with Elizabeth Faircloth and Andresa Guidelli podcast. Here is the description from the hosts: ![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/the-real-estate-investher-podcast-ft.-gwenn-aspen-on-virtual-assistants) ![](https://blog.anequim.net/hubfs/anequim-blog-managing-and-monitoring-remote-workers-technology.jpg) [Entrepreneurship,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/entrepreneurship) [Leadership,](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/leadership) [WSJ](https://blog.anequim.net/tag/wsj) ### [Anequim is Featured in the Wall Street Journal](https://blog.anequim.net/anequim-is-featured-in-the-wall-street-journal) Apr 27, 2020 9:52:00 AM ## Managing and Monitoring Remote Workers Using Cutting Edge Technology Recently Anequim rolled out a robust technology tool that helps remote assistant clients approve time off, manage teammates hours, and improve efficiency. This roll-out is an example of how Anequim strives for continuous improvement and is committed to increasing value for our clients. Anequim President, Gwenn Aspen is featured in the Wall Street Journal regarding best practices of managing a remote team with the most cutting edge software.  ![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/anequim-is-featured-in-the-wall-street-journal) [9](https://blog.anequim.net/page/9) [10](https://blog.anequim.net/page/10) [11](https://blog.anequim.net/page/11) [12](https://blog.anequim.net/page/12) [13](https://blog.anequim.net/page/13) #### 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/)