Today, Aimtal has 20 employees across seven time zones. To make it work, Mesh said the company set clear expectations and had established processes for communication and collaboration. Insider spoke with a small-business owner and a remote-work expert about how small businesses could manage teams across multiple zones. Aimtal requires its employees to be available from 11 a.m. to noon and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Watson said small-business leaders should build connections and immerse employees in the company's culture to keep them happy and productive.

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