7 Tips for Managing a Remote Team (Infographic)If you hire the right people, have the right tools and set a solid plan, running a remote team can be a piece of cake.

ByRose Leadem

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Nowadays, you can have a team with members across different countries. But managing a productivevirtual teamhas its challenges.

Making sure you hire the right people is vital -- and some people just aren't suited to work remotely. It takesdisciplineand independence. Having the right tools is just as important. From screen sharing software to an instant messaging platform -- certain tools can make or break how your virtual team operates.

Related:10 Ways to Successfully Manage Virtual Teams

Having a work plan, articulating goals and developing a sense oftrustare all elements that go into a successful remote team. Although these things are important in any work environment, they're especially necessary for virtual ones.

To learn how you can successfully manage a remote team, check out Nutcache'sinfographicbelow.

Rose Leadem is a freelance writer for Entrepreneur.com.

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