8 Signs Your Small Business Has A Great Team

January 20, 2023

When you skim the list of what your business needs, does a great team make the cut? We sure hope so! Why?

It boils down to this . . .

While you may have the funds, the vision - you name it - your business will only be as strong as the employees that you hire. From customer service to being the hands and feet behind the services or products that you offer, they are responsible for much of your business operations. Therefore, you want people who will be committed to your business's growth and your customers' satisfaction. Not just people looking for another job.

So, how do you know if you're hiring people who know what they're doing or are willing to learn quickly? While there’s no foolproof way to know that it'll work out with a new hire, there are certain qualities to keep an eye out for.

Here are 8 characteristics of a legendary team in the making:

Work Ethic

They don't just show up - they work hard and produce quality results to the best of their knowledge and abilities every day
They demonstrate their competence through high levels of productivity and expertise without supervision

Social Intelligence

They exhibit the ability to get along with others and understand them
They actively listen to their colleagues to better understand others' perspectives to facilitate better conflict resolution

Dependability

They get to work on time
They respect and meet deadlines
They pay attention to details and take initiative
They support their colleagues
They are consistent; they do what they say they will do

Communication

They communicate clearly, transparently, and intentionally
They are proactive in addressing conflicts and start conversations when needed
They are comfortable delivering and receiving feedback

Adaptability

They are open to change and opportunities for improvement
They pivot when needed to meet the needs of a challenge
They think creatively and innovatively

Positivity

They put forth effort to cultivate a positive work environment

They foster mutual respect
They value diversity, equity, and inclusion

Motivation

They work effectively even with little supervision
They are engaged and focused
They take ownership of business goals

Team Spirit

They work with and rely on one another
They show enthusiasm and loyalty
They recognize that a win for the business is a win for them, too

Have a great team but still need some capital to really get things going? Apply here at Click-N-Loans.com or call us at (561) 525-5497 to speak with a funding specialist. We're committed to helping you get your small business the financial solutions it needs!