In today’s global and distributed business economy, virtual teams are becoming the norm. In fact, 43 percent of employed Americans said they spent at least some time working remotely in 2016. And as more and more companies begin to embrace this idea, expect that number to increase significantly. While having a remote team has numerous […]
What was I doing again? Obviously, focus was not part of that conversation. We’ve all walked into a room, only to have everything we were thinking of completely dashed from our mind. In a world of instant info at our fingertips, distractions are an almost imminent threat, and attention can be elusive. Here are 5 […]
Reducing the costs of doing business can increase the net profits of that business. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to go about lowering costs. Cutting down on the amount of supplies a business uses is one way is to lower costs. Another is to stretch the length of time between purchases of business […]
Have you ever been to a business of any kind and had an employee ignore you? The majority of people have, so it would be no surprise if you have too. When a customer is being ignored or passed over by workers it can be caused by many different things. Each one of those things […]
Whether you’re a morning person or not, having a morning routine can be extremely beneficial. Most people feel most productive when they wake up and establishing an effective morning routine can allow that productivity to last longer throughout the day. Having a plan or routine to stick to in the morning also allows you to […]
Like it or not, we all need a daily routine. It keeps us in check. It also ensures that we get stuff done and maintain a healthy work-life balance. The problem? To create the best routine requires knowing a lot about each person out there. The routine that works best for me may not work for […]
Think you could be getting more done? Don’t we all, but the saving time is money is especially true when you run your own business. Productivity and time management skills don’t come natural to everyone and that’s okay. The key is to identify the time management mistakes you’re making so you can be more efficient […]
What are the perfect workday hours to maximize your motivation? For me, it depends and varies based on the day. We’ve been working eight hours a day since Robert Owen coined the slogan, “Eight hours labour, eight hours recreation, eight hours rest,” back in the 18th Century. Today, the average American works 8.8 hours a […]
You wake-up bright and early. You have every intention to kill it today. Then, three hours later, you realize that you’ve accomplished absolutely nothing. What’s the deal? To be fair, we all have one of those days when we’re not a peak performance. And, that’s alright. But, if this becomes a chronic problem, then you’ve […]
Appointments. They’re a big deal if you want your business to thrive — regardless if you’re a freelancer, consultant, personal trainer, or electrician. After all, without properly scheduling and managing your appointments how can you effectively run your business. But what is the best approach to appointments on your calendar? Think about it. If you’re […]
