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. […]
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There’s your regular job, and there’s your dream job. If you’re lucky, they’re one and the same. If not, mark your online calendar: Getting there will take some time. You can make your dream job a reality by starting it as a side hustle. Use your free time to get going on your true passion. […]
Starting a business isn’t easy, even with a calendar app to keep you organized. As an entrepreneur, you’ll wear many hats. One of the trickiest? Hiring manager. You’ll need help to run your business. To help you hire like a boss, pull up your online calendar. Using Your Calendar for Hiring Not sure how to […]
I’m one of those people who love having a written calendar. I enjoy writing things down, color coding my schedule and physically checking off my to-do list. Each year I get excited to shop around for the planner that I’m going to buy. There’s only one issue I have with written calendars. They often fail. […]
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, […]
An online calendar is perfect for scheduling social events, but it can’t prevent poor etiquette. Inconsiderate behavior could be turning your friends away, causing tension or confusion. They may be keeping quiet, but that doesn’t mean nothing is wrong. Instead of waiting for someone to speak up, give yourself a gut check. Your friends and […]
Textbooks, pencils, paper: Your kid’s book bag is almost packed, but it’s missing one key item: a healthy lunch. Your Calendar can help you serve up school lunch with ease. Keeping everyone fed is hard work. Thankfully, your online calendar is an ideal tool for planning meals, including school lunch. It is really nice to […]
In business, you realize that social media isn’t just for cat videos and political debates. With the help of your online Calendar, your social media can be a great place to forge professional connections. The 90-pound gorilla of professional social media is LinkedIn. Here is how to light up your LinkedIn using your online Calendar. […]
Keeping an online calendar is a key productivity hack, but it’s hardly the only one. On their way to the top, the biggest names in business learned a lot of ways to work smarter. From top executives to celebrity entertainers, business moguls have discovered a lot of tricks you can benefit from. Why learn them […]
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 […]