Our attention spans as business owners is often being pulled in multiple directions. Between clients, marketing, administrative tasks and the financials, we can feel overwhelmed by running a business. We can also find ourselves confused about which tasks to focus on and when. I’m telling you right now that running a business well comes with […]
Even though I work in the field of finance, I’m mostly a creative. This means I have the same struggles most creatives do when it comes managing multiple deadlines and their work. These struggles include a lack of creativity at times, no motivation or preferring to work on our own projects than a client project. […]
I have a big media conference I’m attending this week. The good news is I don’t have to travel for it. It’s actually being held up the street from my apartment. The bad news is I haven’t looked at the schedule yet. Fortunately, I’m a pro at having a productive conference experience, even while pressed […]
If you’re like me, and have worked in startups your whole life, your phone and computer probably double as your work devices. So when you hear BYOD, bring your own device, it’s nothing new. Larger companies however, often supply the workforce with separate devices for work. So why should a company implement a BYOD policy? […]
A solid team can make or break your business. Even if you are a control person, you can’t handle everything in your business. Having team members you can trust and rely on makes a huge difference. While finding a promising team can seem like a challenge, keeping those people onboard and happy should be your […]
If you’re one of those people who has trouble waking up early, you’re certainly not alone. I’ve never been a morning person myself. In fact, it’s something that I still struggle with today. When I have a special event, like a flight or conference, I can pop right out of bed. But when it comes […]
Being a business owner demands a diversity of different responsibilities. You’ll wear an HR hat when hiring and managing employees. Then, you’ll don a financial hat when projecting revenue. After that, you’ll put on other hats for working with clients, generating new ideas, and navigating legal issues. But, there’s one important quality that underlies all […]
At calendar, we like to teach others how to be more productive at work. Productivity is hard to measure. Just because you work a ton of hours, doesn’t mean you’re working efficiently. You see, it’s not about working hard – it’s about working smart. Below we’ve put together a list of items, along with an […]
I am currently onboarding new students into my group coaching program. During my initial conversation with them, they all mentioned how they want one thing: to build leverage. As much as they love their work (ex. writing), they feel like they need to start scaling. They also feel like they need to build other streams […]
Perhaps Michael Jordan said it best when he said, “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” Certainly a business can have all the talent in the world and still not be successful. Therefore, staff must communicate and cooperate in order to be successful and achieve business goals. For example, if increased productivity is […]
