If you have a small business, keeping an organized calendar may not be enough to help you stay productive during the week. With so much going on this year between most kids being home for e-learning and more companies working remotely, it can be difficult to squeeze in everything into your daily schedule. The workload […]
Nobody plans to fail — especially not small business owners. But many don’t plan well enough to succeed, either. And unfortunately, there’s no shortage of reasons why small businesses fail that you can fall victim to. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20 percent of new businesses fail in their first two years. […]
Let’s face it, in today’s fast-paced world, time is everything. Businesses are constantly looking for ways to save time to increase productivity. Specifically for big businesses, the challenge is to find time-saving solutions with limited costs. Big businesses have to deal with complex, time-consuming processes such as customer strategies, employee development, quality control, financial analysis, […]
We are excited to announce that Calendar joins the list of Zapier’s integration partners. With over 2,000 apps, this means you can access more functionality and tools that help you automate your work and drive greater productivity. There is an integration for every type of company and role: How Zapier Integrations Work Automated connections called Zaps set […]
It doesn’t take much for us to get distracted. Whether it’s a smartphone notification, birds chirping outside, or a co-worker asking if you have a minute, distractions are everywhere. But, is that necessarily a bad thing; we all want to stay focused. We can only focus for so long. In fact, we’re programmed to lose […]
Online courses have become increasingly popular each year. Colleges are offering them and you can also purchase them from experts whether you’re looking to learn a new skill or would like to know how to create or sell something. Almost anyone can make an online course and sell it. If you’re buying a program from […]
While trying to think of ways to vent at work and make it productive — the idea came across as petty. I sure envy anyone who has never had to vent. I believe that it’s just a natural response to anything from unrealistic deadlines to handling toxic individuals. And, while it may feel cathartic at […]
In small doses, there’s nothing wrong with creating a sense of urgency. After all, a healthy sense of urgency can help overcome laziness and procrastination. You have to fight against making a vague promise to yourself that you’ll do X, Y, or Z when you have time. Especially right now — within the COVID lag […]
Almost everyone I know has a social media profile these days. It can often seem like the place to be to interact with friends and share information. If you have a small business, social media can be a great tool to help you market and share information. However, social media poses some disadvantages as well. […]
Are you looking for a simple and effective way to spur your productivity? Well, why not spruce up your workspace? After all, your workspace has a direct impact on your productivity. Think about it. Your office is in a dark, dingy basement. You’re surrounded by piles of paperwork and empty coffee cups. There’s a TV […]
