As a business owner, you likely have a lot of things competing for your attention. In the beginning stages, it seems as if everything is important. The problem is taking on everything wastes both time and money. That’s why business owners need to learn how to differentiate important projects from everything else. How Taking on […]
At the time of writing this, it looks like I’m going to be traveling for client work this month. I will also be traveling to a business retreat the following month and a wedding the month after that. After taking a hiatus from traveling, it seems as if I once again have a busy travel […]
I often hear business owners complaining about how much of their time is wasted on people who don’t take them seriously. Often times, I come to find that they give the free world access to their calendars. The truth is, at some point, you do need to be more selective about who has access to […]
I have a confession to make. I am the worst at keeping my inbox organized. Seriously, I’m a mess. If not for the virtual assistant I had for many years, I would have never been able to find anything. That being said, that assistant moved on and I’m in the process of bringing on a […]
Sometimes our bodies aren’t having it. It’s not necessarily a crash and burn, but simply your body telling you to slow down a little. For example, I’m recovering from being under the weather and a minor foot injury as I write this. You would think this has stopped me from getting work done, but I’ve […]
We live in a busy world. Often times, we rely on stimulants like caffeine to get us through. I know I certainly do. However, too many stimulants can cause problems. As someone who struggles with adrenal fatigue, I know all too well what it’s like when your body is out of whack. Over the long […]
I often coach business owners through the best ways to use their time. It’s too often that they come to me having an idea of what they should be doing, only to find out most of their tasks are time wasters. I understand why people are confused. They think that certain things like spending your […]
When most people hear the word “budget” they think of their finances. It makes sense because money is a resource that needs to be managed. However, your time is a resource too. In fact, I would argue your time is even more valuable because you can’t get it back. That’s why it’s important that you […]
I love being productive during weekends. In fact, some of my best work is a result of working weekends instead of waiting until Monday. The problem is there are several distractions on weekends – especially if you live in a bustling city. Because I’ve been working seemingly weird hours for years, I often get asked […]
Let’s be real. Sometimes, your personal life can wreak havoc on your business. As much as we try to keep personal and business separate, we’re human. The problem is when the issues in our personal lives affect our productivity. In recent weeks, I’ve engaged in multiple conversations with business owners who have all been dealing […]
Amanda Abella
Amanda is a best-selling author of "Make Money Your Honey", a book that helps freelancers and business owners understand their relationship with money and how to make it more productive. She's driven by helping others live the most productive and fruitful way possible.