At the time of writing this, it looks like I’m going to be traveling for client work this month. I will also be traveling to a business retreat the following month and a wedding the month after that. After taking a hiatus from traveling, it seems as if I once again have a busy travel […]
Hours and hours are wasted every week on unproductive meetings. And that’s time that could be spent on other important business initiatives to better move a company forward. Because it’s not only an employee’s time that’s wasted but an employer’s money too. According to research, $25 million of company money are lost every day on […]
I often hear business owners complaining about how much of their time is wasted on people who don’t take them seriously. Often times, I come to find that they give the free world access to their calendars. The truth is, at some point, you do need to be more selective about who has access to […]
Having more to do than you’ll ever get done in a day can be challenging. When your list is really long you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to start first. It may even put you at a standstill if the pressure becomes too much. But luckily there are ways to deal with it […]
If you’ve ever wanted to start a business, you’re certainly not alone. Whether you think of the next best thing in tech or an easier way to deliver pizzas, the opportunities are truly endless. What separates the “wantrepreneurs” from the entrepreneurs is action. A great idea is worthless without execution. So when’s the best time […]
Starting a business with family or friends can be tough. It’s tough because it’s hard to remove emotions from regular business dealings. And we all know mixing emotions and business can lead to some bad decisions. Anger is one of the most powerful human emotions. For some, it can completely inhibit their ability to make […]
As a business owner, some of the work you do will have to go unpaid. Tasks you take such as marketing the business, managing emails, and holding meetings may not be paid for, yet they must be done. That is why it is key to find a way to split your time and energy efficiently, but […]
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 […]
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 […]
