To be successful at any job, whether you own it or not, is dependent on more than one thing. Earning a decent wage for what you do and being respected by others are a couple of them. Another is having a good work ethic. But one of the keys to success that is a common […]
It’s a wonderful thing to see a business you own grow and expand. Of course, along with growth there are usually new challenges to meet as well. Try as you might it simply isn’t always within your power to fix every issue on your own. Other workers must take the initiative to resolve conflicts and […]
Shared calendars among co-workers and team members have a lot of great advantages. For one thing, they make scheduling meetings easier for all involved. For another they can save a lot of time when setting meetings. But there are challenges with shared calendars as well. In fact, there are errors that cause shared calendar confusion […]
When you run a business there are a lot of different components you must handle. There’s always some degree of bookkeeping involved as well as the products or services you provide. Some businesses also advertise what they do or sell through promotions. If yours does, of course the overall idea of promotions is to help […]
As the weather turns nicer and the birds start to sing it makes working indoors feel a bit confining. You may long to spend time in the great outdoors and soak up a little sun. It’s similar to what school children experience when they get spring fever. Their feet dance under their desks and they […]
It goes without saying that everyone needs to sleep in order to function. According to the Mayo Clinic, adults need an average of 7 to 9 hours each night. Unfortunately, not all of us get the proper amount of rest that our bodies need. Without adequate sleep we are shortchanging ourselves and our families. Being […]
Conference rooms are necessary spaces for large groups to meet and discuss business issues. Most are equipped with a large table, chairs, and adequate lighting at the very least. But the employees using it should respect the rules for optimal meetings, even if they are not posted. Here are 8 ways to improve meeting room […]
Who enjoys being put on hold when you call a business? Did anyone raise their hand? I didn’t think so. The fact is that many people thoroughly dislike being placed on hold when they are on the phone. I don’t blame them. It can feel like a waste of time when there are more important […]
We are creatures of habit. At times bad habits, done in the name of “being too busy”, cause us to lose valuable time and productivity. While we may recognize some of these bad habits or problem areas we may not always correct them. When you’re constantly on-the-go, one problem area to concentrate on fixing is […]
Perhaps Michael Jordan said it best when he said, “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” Certainly a business can have all the talent in the world and still not be successful. Therefore, staff must communicate and cooperate in order to be successful and achieve business goals. For example, if increased productivity is […]
Kayla Sloan
Kayla is a financial productivity expert that wants to help everyone pursue a life of freedom. My goal in life is to help people feel less chained to their jobs. You deserve to find the best. Lets get their together!