The shift to remote work has affected every aspect of how businesses operate, including how they work with vendors. If your company has gone fully or partially remote and hasn’t reevaluated its vendor management processes, it’s time to start.

According to Pew Research Center, more than half of professionals who worked from home during the pandemic want to continue the practice, meaning remote work isn’t going anywhere. Even if your business can’t have a fully remote team, you might wind up allowing staff members to enjoy flexible, hybrid arrangements that combine in-person and remote work.

Remote work has some serious advantages for small businesses.…