Tag Archives | Productivity
How to Laser-Focus When Everything’s a Priority at Once
Your management report is due––now. A customer wants a spontaneous meeting––today––to discuss a recurring issue. Your boss assailed you in the hallway to remind you that the expense report from your trip overseas is overdue. And those 15 minutes a day you committed to spending on social media is adding up fast. How do you... Read More
Your Ultimate Guide to Mobile Productivity Apps
This post is the result of my obsession with making everyday tasks fun. There’re hundreds of apps meant to rethink how you handle your chores, and a combination of ADD and compulsiveness means I have way too many installed on my phone. I picked the best of the best to share with you, dear reader,... Read More
4 Easy Tips for Keeping Your Small Business Organized
Owning a small business isn’t easy. There’s always some point where the constant demands, paperwork, and deadlines start to wear you down. With a little bit of creativity and lots of organization, you can keep your business in order—-and save yourself time! These four tips can help you get started. #1: Have a System for... Read More
Does Being a Great Place to Work Really Boost Productivity?
If you employ people in your business, you will know that human capital is one of the biggest expenses, especially in the service sector. As a company grows, it can be difficult to keep on top of each and every employee, and without an often expensive interview process, soon you start to encounter diminishing returns... Read More
Wield Your Mighty Pen (Or Keyboard) and Slay the Great Beast of Writer’s Block!
You sit down at your computer fully armed. You’ve got a cup of coffee to your right, your brainstorming notebook to your left, and your browser is opened to your favorite online dictionary. You place your hands on the keyboard and take a breath, ready to let the great ideas flow from the ether to... Read More
Please Don’t Remain Seated
Chances are you’re reading this from the comfort of your office chair or possibly using a tablet and relaxing in a comforter. How much time do you spend sitting everyday? Think about it realistically and come up with an answer. If you’re an entrepreneur that works at home or even in an office, chair time... Read More
Can You Successfully Outsource Jobs to Sites Like Fiverr?
As you build your business, you’ll eventually come across a job you don’t feel confident performing or simply don’t have time for. Beginning to hire employees is an essential step toward growth, but what if you lack the time or finances to hire a regular employee? Don’t despair, the web has made it remarkably easy... Read More
The New Top 100 iPhone Apps
It’s been a few years since we last made a list of the 100 best iPhone Apps for entrepreneurs. The iPhone has since exploded in popularity and new apps are released every day. Let’s take a look at some fresh apps that will assist and/or entertain you with a touch of your finger. Like last... Read More
Make Your Business Efficient and Innovative: 4 Simple Steps
If you are running a small or medium-sized business, it can often feel like there isn’t enough time in the day. Fortunately, the wonderful technological advancements that are made every day can not only save you money, but make your business more efficient and innovative and set you apart from the competition. Online Networking Sometimes... Read More
5 Signs Your Employees are Coming to Work Sick
It all seems to start with the innocuous sneeze. “It’s just allergies,” your employee says. Soon, he’s complaining about a sore throat. Within a few days, the whole office has become afflicted by these so-called “allergies,” and your department’s productivity has hit a new low. Here’s how you can spot the signs of an impending... Read More
Why Being a Debbie Downer Hurts Your Career
We all know someone who suffers from “Debbie Downer Syndrome.” Maybe it’s the barista at your coffee shop who can’t crack a smile as she begrudgingly makes your daily latte. Or perhaps it’s your uncle Steve, who’s always the first to point out any unfortunate events from the past few months at family gatherings. Although... Read More
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