Working from home may sound like the perfect working environment to those who work at regular jobs. In truth, there are a lot of great benefits to working from home. Nevertheless, there are also some drawbacks. For instance, sometimes family obligations or other commitments can interfere with work. Fortunately, there are ways to work from […]
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If you work from home or at the office, you get to know your workspace quite well. Typically you spend the time to set it up just once. You find your desk, grab a chair, and setup a few monitors. Then you grind away until you move offices. What if I told you it’s time […]
In previous decades, the normal workday involved a professional waking up early and commuting to an office. There they would log eight hours or more before going home for the day. Today’s cloud-driven environment is changing all that. Workers can now respond to emails, work on projects, and even attend webinars from home. All this […]
I have a confession to make. I am the worst at keeping my inbox organized. Seriously, I’m a mess. If not for the virtual assistant I had for many years, I would have never been able to find anything. That being said, that assistant moved on and I’m in the process of bringing on a […]
Sometimes our bodies aren’t having it. It’s not necessarily a crash and burn, but simply your body telling you to slow down a little. For example, I’m recovering from being under the weather and a minor foot injury as I write this. You would think this has stopped me from getting work done, but I’ve […]
From heavy workloads to high-pressure bosses, the idea of achieving work-life balance can feel far-fetched. However, it might be time to figure out how to better manage both your professional and personal lives or else you could run yourself straight into burnout. In fact, the effects of a negative work-life balance could be more dire […]
We live in a busy world. Often times, we rely on stimulants like caffeine to get us through. I know I certainly do. However, too many stimulants can cause problems. As someone who struggles with adrenal fatigue, I know all too well what it’s like when your body is out of whack. Over the long […]
If you’re like most business professionals, the majority of your day is spent in meetings. Sometimes you can get a lot accomplished during this time. However, they are often ineffective. If you want to get more accomplished in your business meetings you need to communicate effectively. You need to communicate the purpose of the meeting […]
At some point in your great entrepreneurial journey, you’re going to have to hire new employees. Hiring employees is great. You get to see your team grow, and finally take some of the workload off yourself. The problem is many founders or managers aren’t thorough enough in their hiring process. They end up with employees […]
Not everyone can afford to have their own business office space in a separate building. But they may not have room in their homes or apartments for an office either. A solution to that problem is to use a shared work space with others. Many businesses have filled that need by offering shared work spaces. […]