For thousands of years, calendars have always served a fairly straightforward purpose — to mark the solstice and predict when migrating animals would return. You really have to hand it to these ancient civilizations. While not 100% accurate, it’s fascinating that they were able to track the rotations of the sun and the moon — […]
I personally feel that a lot of people take a schedule for granted. But, if you want to be successful in life, creating and sticking to a daily schedule is a must. After all, it makes goals more achievable and ensures that you never miss deadlines or important events. Here are 10 common scheduling mistakes […]
I recently grabbed lunch with a long-time friend. We haven’t been able to catch-up lately because we’ve both been swamped. However, while I’ve been working non-stop on growing my business, he’s been filling his schedule with other people’s priorities. For example, his boss has asked him to work a ton of overtime as of late, […]
Time. It’s without question our most valuable resource. Yet, so many of us take it for granted. Even worse, a majority of us waste time on unproductive and senseless activities — whether at home or work. For some, they may be happy draining this precious resource. But, for the rest of us, we strive for […]
Although it’s not completely gone, the traditional 9-to-5 schedule is becoming obsolete. This isn’t exactly a bad thing as it allows people to work around their biological prime times. And, it’s becoming an attractive perk when hiring talent — people would exactly take a pay cut if offered a more flexible schedule. Do you have […]
Because time is our most valuable and limited resource, everyone should make it a top priority. Unfortunately, that’s not the case, and people continue to take this resource for granted. But, the truth is, time management can be obtained with relative ease by improving upon the following skills. Clearly state your goals. You can easily […]
To be successful, everyone needs to continue to add to their skillsets. Each entrepreneur, startup, and small business will have its set of “how-tos” that are vital. Then there will be the set of skills that are the essential ones to know. Search your business and become the best you can at your particular business […]
Thanks to technology and the benefits of flexible work schedules, working from home is no longer taboo. The rise of Americans working remotely is steadily rising — Flexjobs reports 3.9 million Americans now work from home at least half the time, while the US Census says it’s around 8 million people. Regardless of the exact […]
You may not realize it, but there’s a tool in your possession that can improve communication and efficiency for both your business and home. Share your calendar with other people like your employees, customers, and family members, and watch the transformation in how you feel. Here are the dos and don’ts of shared calendars. A […]
A secretary or administrative assistant does much more than just schedule or reschedule meetings. You’re responsible for organizing and maintaining your boss’s calendar so that they’ll always meet deadlines and never miss an important event. Because of this added responsibility — you’re probably the most crucial person in your exec’s life. Here are twenty-five calendar […]
