Tips to motivate the team

Give them the tools and resources to do their jobs effectively.

Constantly tell them how important they are, and show it in small and large ways.

Celebrate the special days in their lives.

Praise publicly and criticise privately.

Look for the tangible ways to let them know how important they are.

Be sensitive to their family and personal responsibilities.

Match the person to the job.

Give them all a business card and encourage them to use the cards to identify themselves and your business.

Keep the lines of communication open.

Set “do-able” goals and encourage friendly competition.

Start a bonus or profit sharing plan if you can.

Have some fun.

Remember, what gets measured gets done!

What gets rewarded gets repeated!