Teamwork is necessary for a small business to succeed. We as business owners wear multiple hats but cannot do everything necessary to grow our businesses. We need a team (whether outsourced or in-house) of people to help us get to the level we aspire and meet our objectives.

Think sports. It takes the entire team to win the game. How is the best way to encourage teamwork from your employees? Think TEAM:

T – Together
E – Everyone
A – Achieves
M – More

1. Be selective as to who is brought onto your team.

2. Communicate the goals of the team. Make these realistic, measurable and achievable.

3. Establish rules so everyone plays fair.

4. Identify potential questions and issues. Seek to understand and share knowledge that everyone can use to build a stronger team.

5. Have fun. I recently read where one company used water pistols in their team meetings when someone suggested a solution. I prefer gold stars, easier clean up.

Use these 5 steps to help you grow and your business and develop happier employees and vendors along the way!

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