Imagine juggling chainsaws while riding a unicycle on a high-wire – welcome to the world of executive time management! Mastering the delicate balance of tasks and meetings is an essential and often daunting challenge that executives face daily. In this article, we’ll dive into key strategies to perfect the art of scheduling meetings on your […]
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With the holidays upon us, many workers must endure dreaded work holiday parties — some enjoy parties, some don’t. Despite their potential for mingling and letting loose, some people find office parties an awkward social minefield. Furthermore, 63% of workers surveyed have regrets about holiday parties — mainly enjoying one too many alcoholic beverages. Don’t […]
Your ability to generate long-term success in your small business is tied to the way you interact with and treat your customers. If you provide outstanding customer support, you’re more likely to stay profitable and increase your sales. On the other hand, if your support is lacking, you’ll lose customers, and your sales will drop. […]
Even though many of us are busy with the holidays and end-of-year business activities, leaders are already thinking about the new year. A major reason for this is that companies tend to hire more during January and February. Considering the following factors, that makes sense: New hiring budgets. Typically, new hiring budgets come every year. […]
John Boitnott
Business Tips, Entrepreneur, Marketing, Productivity, Sales
Tuesday, November 21st, 2023
In a startup world where every move counts, strong synergy between sales and marketing is a cornerstone of productivity and success. It’s not just about aligning two distinct departments; it’s about crafting a growth strategy that thrives on their seamless collaboration. That might sound like common sense, but the reality is that many small businesses […]
Every business year brings a mix of similar and unique challenges from the previous year. And, just like the natural world, these changes often mark its year’s different seasons. The final quarter of the year usually brings with it the best annual sales, and it also presents a time to reflect and prepare. Just as […]
You know you want to start building a healthier, more active lifestyle, but life keeps getting in the way. You should go for that walk, take that dance class, and start doing weight-bearing exercises to fend off bone loss. You have the gym membership, the treadmill, and the garage full of free weights — but […]
Whether your work team consists of three people, or thirty people, finding a time to meet regularly can be tricky. Individual employees may have large chunks of time blocked off when, in reality, they are just trying to get work done. That same time block, however, can also be when they have a doctor’s appointment […]
One of the most essential factors in a successful life, regardless of what success means to you, is time management. You already know it. You’ve heard it a million times. Yet, somehow, you let time get away from you. You find yourself spending too much time on unimportant tasks and too little time on what […]
You’ve probably seen all the different types of calendars. Maybe you use one from time to time, tracking birthdays or other important events. Very few successful business people are without a calendar for tracking essential meetings and other day-to-day productivity items. Schools nowadays start even elementary kids with a calendar because the data says that […]