From Startup to Organization: The Leadership Shift Nobody Warns You About
by Manuela Nario | | Small Business
Growing a business requires moving from doing everything yourself to leading people, systems, and strategy. Learn how to make that shift.
Manuela Nario
HR and Financial Administrator
With 10 years of HR adventures under my belt, I’m on a mission to make the workplace a positive and happy place to be. I’m the go-to person for solving problems, cracking jokes, and ensuring that everyone feels like they belong. Whether it’s lending an ear or spreading good vibes, I’m all about creating an environment where people feel heard, supported, and ready to tackle the day with a smile!
Tech Arsenal
Google Sheets, Teamdeck, Bee, Waveapps, Financial tools
Known For
Calm, kind, and serene, Manuela is meticulous, methodical, and warm. She’s always ready to listen, assist, and resolve whatever comes her way with empathy and care.
Canonical Moment
"One day, I realized that listening could be rewarding."
Things She Loves
Must-Have Apps
Google Calendar, Radio
If Manuela Were a Meme
Difficult Conversations You Can't Keep Putting Off
by Manuela Nario | | Small Business
Feedback, boundaries, conflict, performance — the conversations small business founders avoid the most. Here's how to start having them.
Do I Need an HR Department?
by Manuela Nario | | Small Business
You don't need a formal HR department to manage your people well. Here are the practices any small business or startup can implement today.
Company Culture Exists in Small Businesses Too
by Manuela Nario | | Small Business
Culture exists in every small business and startup, whether you designed it or not. Here's how to build a healthy one from the start.
Hedy Lamarr: The Hollywood Star Who Invented the Foundation of Wi-Fi
by Manuela Nario | | Development
Hedy Lamarr was one of Hollywood's biggest stars — and the co-inventor of frequency hopping spread spectrum, the technology behind Bluetooth, GPS, and Wi-Fi.
Delegating Without Feeling Like You’re Losing Control
by Manuela Nario | | Small Business
Delegation feels like losing control — especially when you built everything yourself. Here's how to do it gradually, without micromanaging.
Before Hiring More People, Get Your Operations in Order
by Manuela Nario | | Small Business
Adding people to a disorganized team doesn't fix the problem. Here's how to sort roles, processes, and priorities before you hire.
Your Customer Data Is a Gold Mine. Are You Using It?
by Manuela Nario | | Small Business
Having customer data isn't enough. Learn how to segment, personalize, and make smarter decisions using what you already have.
Grace Hopper: The Woman Who Taught Computers to Speak
by Manuela Nario | | Development
Grace Hopper built the first compiler in history and laid the groundwork for COBOL, a language that still powers much of the world's financial infrastructure.
First Employees: The Most Common Mistakes Small Businesses and Startups Make
by Manuela Nario | | Small Business
Hiring fast without clear expectations is the most common —and costly— mistake small businesses and startups make. Here's how to avoid it.
Ada Lovelace: The First Computer Programmer in History
by Manuela Nario | | Development
In the 1800s, Ada Lovelace wrote the world's first algorithm for a machine that hadn't been built yet. Here's who she was and why her legacy matters today.
My Business Is Growing — When Should I Start Managing People?
by Manuela Nario | | Small Business
People management doesn't start at 50 employees. Here are the signs your small business needs it now — and what to do about it.