In this 21st century, by virtue of the rapid technology advancement, remote work has become feasible. The need to have a physical location for your business can be waived. Many business enterprises or development teams operate remotely with no fixed working schedules. Have you ever thought how uneasy it would be to get up from [...]
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Managing a remote team may seem like the trendy thing to do, but this trend is popular for a reason. It works. Your business can save money and even boost revenue with a remote staff, but you have to be ready for the change. If you’re going to enjoy the benefits of managing a remote team, you must let go of any desires to [...]
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After Facebook bought Oculus Rift, many people got excited about the prospect of virtual reality. We all spoke about how gaming would change as this technology develops. Virtual reality though will soon outgrow gaming consoles and impact the workplace. At VenturePact, we are a remote company that works with many remote software [...]
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We are often asked about choosing the right location to hire remote talent. Should I hire developers in India, Romania, Buglaria or should I focus on US or South American talent? Each country has high quality developers so the answer depends on your needs. This short quiz should help you get to the answer –
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For this week’s Expert Thoughts segment we interviewed Michelle Dale, CEO of Virtual Miss Friday. During the interview Michelle talked about various aspects of project management, shared some thoughts about remote work culture and gave us insights into habits that make her a very productive entrepreneur. You can read the detailed [...]
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Are you looking for solid actionable resources with great tips that will help your entrepreneurial journey? In this post, I have listed 10 ebooks which combine opinions and experiences of industry leaders and are a must-read for every entrepreneur. Have a look. 1. Intercom on Product Management: By compiling Intercom’s best content on [...]
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Outsourcing software development is more than just a buzz word. VenturePact Co-Founder Pratham Mittal explains how. Q1. Outsourcing is sure a buzzword, but how exactly are businesses benefited from it? Ans. Software development outsourcing, if done right, can help startups and businesses retain tech talent and focus more on their core [...]
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In a previous article, we talked about the benefits of using project management tools for remote work. Whether you’re a startup or a small business or even a large one with unlimited finances at your disposal, it’s definitely worth your while using these tools to bring efficiency to the way you work or your outsourcing efforts. The [...]
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Did you know that a majority of failed projects can be attributed to communication gaps and not technology failures? This is especially true in a remote environment where you are required to “over communicate” to compensate for the lost face time. Most communication corresponds to the agile development schedule. This ensures that [...]
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In an office, it’s possible to get by without a process. When a new idea comes to your mind, you can talk about it in a meeting, during lunch or over drinks. If you find a bug, you can put it up on the whiteboard for the team to see. When working remotely, however, not having a system in place is inviting disaster. Imagine trying to get [...]
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