So, you’ve decided to become a project manager (PM)? Congratulations! When starting out at something new, like everyone else, you probably feel intimidated, but excited. Here are four tips for starting out as a new project manager: 1. Get involved with your local PMI chapter Your local Project Management Institute (PMI) chapter has a lot …
Properly managed projects are projects where everyone understands what to do and when. This means giving status reports and recorded actions with a follow-up schedule, if necessary. However, it is common for teams to encounter hurdles which could affect the status of a project. Thus, it is an important step in ensuring success that project …
Traditionally, call centers operate in a brick-and-mortar setting. This means they hold all operations in a minimum of one physical space. However, the evolution of the industry has made several home-based call center jobs available. With an even more advanced technology and the ongoing pandemic, several more have adapted to this kind of set-up as …
There is a buzz in the air as summer starts to come to an end and kids head back to school. Families are going on their last vacations before parents start their same old routine of packing lunchboxes, going to work, and helping with homework while cooking dinner. Stores have school supplies on sale and …
As discussed in a previous Fortuna BMC blog, remote work has been the backbone of our business, well before the pandemic made it necessary. We not only recognize the value remote work is for our employees, but the value it can bring to our company. Every business that offers flexible work schedules or remote work …
People’s career paths can take them from company to company, or from team to team. When an experienced project manager is new to a team or a company, there are some small things that they can do to help transition and make the project a success. Here are our top 4 tips: 1. Identify your …
Staff augmentation is a means of extending a team’s capacity. It is a flexible outsourcing means that allows you to get IT professionals all over the world. This also helps you directly manage your enlarged team. The individuals you select will match your needs for short-term or long-term periods. Vendors, such as Fortuna Business Management …
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As we have found, having a healthy work-life balance is an ongoing process that needs to be re-evaluated and fine-tuned to fit your desired lifestyle. There are several things you can do on a daily basis to stay on track to accomplishing your personal work goals. Sometimes staying focused or motivated can be difficult, so …
North Carolina Department of Administration’s Office certified Fortuna Business Management Consulting (BMC) as a qualified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBZone) Information Technology (IT) firm under the Statewide Uniform Certification Program (SWUC). Therefore, this allows us to do business in North Carolina with other firms and government entities. So what does this mean? About the Statewide Uniform …
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For years we have been hearing this phrase – work-life balance – but what does that actually mean? Is it a goal to achieve, is it just a popular buzz word, or is it something else entirely? For many people, finding a balance is important to staying functional and moving forward. But finding that balance …
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