How much time do you spend checking and responding to emails each day? How much time do you spend sorting through your inbox and trying to organize it? Being overwhelmed by emails can affect your productivity. Having the ability to manage your emails effectively can make you more efficient at work, or at home if […]
The alarm clock goes off. You groan and wish you had 15 more minutes…or two hours. We all have days when we’d rather lay in bed. But the earlier you get up and face the day, the better odds you’ll have to be productive and successful. Being an entrepreneur does come with the freedom of […]
Small business entrepreneurs always have a hard time getting started. It is not easy to make a place for yourself on the market, and often many entrepreneurs don’t even make it there. Ecommerce makes things a bit easier for merchants since it is easier to set up an online store, and it is cheaper to take […]
Running your own business and knowing how to sell go hand in hand. Whether you’re selling to other customers or other businesses, the idea of actually selling can seem overwhelming and time-consuming. You may think that you have to do all this work to build up rapport into order to successfully sell. Or, you may […]
When it comes to any business, there are many mandatory tasks that can be beneficial to growth but also burdensome in terms of your time. If you feel like you’re being pulled every which way then welcome to the club. Running a business requires a lot of work, effort, planning and time on your end. […]
0If you’re an introvert like me, the idea of having a virtual team may sound fun. It has its perks like more flexibility and room for a better work-life balance. However, having virtual team members does also come with its own obstacles and challenges. More and more small businesses are going with a virtual team […]
Why is it so hard to get an earlier start to your day? This is a question I’ve been asking myself lately. I consider myself a morning person and used to easily get up between 5 and 5:30 am each day during the week. A few years ago, I even remember going to a 4:45 […]
Conferences can be a great way to connect with people in your industry, build real relationships, and even grow your business. It’s the perfect place to meet new people who are in a similar situation, and there are often many opportunities to learn new tactics and strategies. But how doe you stay productive during a […]
Do you randomly assign tasks to team members whenever you get a chance? Or, do you wait for your team to come to you when they need more assignments? I used to make these mistakes, but then I realized that having team members is a privilege. When managed correctly, you could grow your business multiple […]
Is your to-do list so long it’s running off the table and down the hall? Having a to-do list and a schedule for tasks can be helpful, so long as you’re doing the work. Often, we let our to-do list pile up as we procrastinate on certain things. Usually, it’s the toughest, big tasks that […]
Choncé Maddox
Choncé Maddox is a professional writer who recently left her job in the web design industry to produce killer content and manage her own writing business full time. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs be more productive and create a life they love by doing fulfilling work. On the side, she runs a podcast and blogs about getting out of debt at MyDebtEpiphany.com.