Management Advice for Small and Medium Sized Businesses

Small and medium-sized businesses can be some of the most rewarding places to work, but they also come with their own unique challenges. As an administrator, you're responsible for making sure that everything runs smoothly — from payroll to employee training.

Here are some tips for making the most of your management role at a small or medium-sized business:

Make sure you have a good support network. Even though you're the boss, it's important to get feedback from your employees about how things are going. If possible, make sure someone else on your team is involved in writing employee reviews and setting goals for employees.

Don't micromanage! While it's important to know what's happening with your employees, there's no reason why each task needs your personal attention. As long as they're getting their work done and following company policies, let them do their jobs without getting involved too much in the details of each project.

Create an open office environment where people feel comfortable coming to ask questions or get advice on projects they're working on. This will help foster communication and encourage collaboration among employees that may not otherwise happen if everyone keeps to themselves all day long.