Online calendars are hands down an essential productivity tool. They can help anyone manage their time, get organized, and ensure that they’ll never forget an important date or task. And, because they’re on the cloud, you can access them from anywhere, anytime. The thing is, sometimes we need to go old school and have a […]
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Stress has become a worldwide epidemic. From fear of the current political climate to worries about money and work, there are a number of reasons why people are feeling stressed and anxious today. However, rather than giving into these feelings, it’s time to take control. According to recent research, 73 percent of Americans admit to […]
Wouldn’t it be great if you could see when a client is free to meet for lunch? How about knowing what part of a project a teammate is currently working on this week? Or, what time your children’s soccer practice starts on Thursday? Heck, life would be so much easier if you could see when […]
The Gregorian Calendar, which is the most widely used calendar in the world, has been used since 1582. It was a refinement of the Julian calendar and hasn’t changed since its introduction. After all, the 365 days in the calendar are determined by the Sun’s rotation — which doesn’t change except for leap years. As […]
Today we’re going to learn a few ways you can work smarter. At some point you’ve heard the saying “work smarter…not harder.” After all, it’s been used since the 1930s after being coined by Allan F. Mogensen, the “Father of Work Simplification.” But, in this age where you’re expected to be “on” 24/7, is it […]
One rainy weekend, I decided to treat myself to a couple of episodes of “The Office.” I just needed an hour to relax and unwind. One of the things that always got me was how the Scranton branch stayed open — despite endless distractions. While I understand you probably aren’t a leader like Michael Scott, […]
No one likes to waste time and money. When you run a business, the stakes become even higher when you’re trying to optimize these two assets. Money is valuable of course, and time is something you can never get back. If you want to take your business to the next level and thrive, it should […]
If you want to succeed in sales you have to be consistent, disciplined, and sell only what you believe in. It also wouldn’t hurt to constantly enhance your skills, find a mentor, and learn from your mistakes. Really though, you need to get more sales meetings with prospects. This doesn’t hurt your chances for success. […]
There are several reasons why I took the risk to start my own business. But I would have to say that one of the main reasons was that I just didn’t want to deal with the stress, work-life conflicts, and long hours that come with a traditional job. I’m not trying to brag or say […]
With 1 billion active monthly users, it’s safe to say Instagram has become one of the most popular social media platforms today. With Live Videos, Instagram TV and Stories, it’s a one-stop-shop for all of your social media needs. And that includes a source to find the inspiring entrepreneurs that you can learn from. In […]