No matter what kind of work you do, it’s important to do the best job possible. To make that happen, you’ll need a good attitude so that negativity doesn’t rub off on others you deal with. Of course there’s more to it than attitude in order to be good at what you do. You need […]
Close your eyes for a second. What do you hear? Birds chirping, cars zooming down your street, your kids playing outside? “Silence is a true friend who never betrays.” — Confucius. No matter how hard you’re tried to create a quiet and productive workplace, chances are there’s always some sort of noise filling your ears. […]
Dictionary.com defines time management as, “the analysis of how working hours are spent and the prioritization of tasks in order to maximize personal efficiency in the workplace.” Considering that the roots of time management come from the business world, this is a pretty solid definition. A Brief History of Time Management As Susan Ward explains […]
I’ve heard people joke about cloning themselves so they could get more done in their business. While I’m not sure whether or not that’s truly a thing (if it were I’d imagine it might cost a fortune), there are ways to duplicate yourself in business and the tasks you have been establishing the right systems. […]
Whether you own a business or work for someone else who does, there are sometime bumps in the road. If one of those bumps is a decrease in productivity you may wonder how to correct it. Some managers and business owners prefer to inspire their workers by example. Others would rather give inspirational speeches to […]
To be successful, cultivate the right habits to maximize your productivity and help you achieve great things. Getting in the routine of doing certain things like visualizing success and learning from your mistakes can help you be more productive both in the short and long-run. Some of the most successful people today do certain things […]
Do you feel like you aren’t as productive and focused as you should be? Have you been killing your productivity? Instead of searching for the latest productivity hack, evaluate your existing habits. You may discover that you don’t need to try out something new or different — you may actually need to tweak existing habits […]
Creativity is something a business owner can never have too much of. Some businesses actually thrive on it so when your creative juices stop flowing, you could be in for a tough time. When you’re facing a creative block, I wish the solution could be as simple as to wait it out and let the inspiration […]
Thanks to technology, there are more than enough ways for us to stay connected. Beyond personal use, these tools allow businesses to expand their team well outside the confines of their designated offices. In fact there are some companies that run an entirely remote operation. This is especially common amongst startups. The founders may be […]
What do you do when you need extra money in your budget? You could cut down on monthly spending to save money. For instance you could eat out less, lower your grocery costs, and turn up your thermostat. But you could approach the problem from the other direction as well. In other words, instead of […]
