I did something that will make most of you cringe over this weekend. I spent the majority of my Saturday sans smartphone. And, I’m still here to tell my tale. In all honesty, this has been something that’s been on my mind for a while. I would say about a year after seeing a cousin […]
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Work-from-home opportunities don’t pay you to hang at home, but they get pretty close. Between emails, you can raid the fridge, throw a pizza in the oven, or even help your kids with their homework. But, like most things in life, work-from-home opportunities are not one-size-fits-all. Everyone has their own aptitudes and preferences. Know yourself, and then […]
Sustainable Productivity, according to the Leadership Circle “measures the leader’s ability to achieve results in a way that maintains or enhances the overall long-term effectiveness of the organization. It measures how well she/he balances human/technical resources to sustain long-term high performance.” To put that more simply, it’s continually growing and improving, embracing new ideas, and […]
If you have a small business, keeping an organized calendar may not be enough to help you stay productive during the week. With so much going on this year between most kids being home for e-learning and more companies working remotely, it can be difficult to squeeze in everything into your daily schedule. The workload […]
What’s the only tool I couldn’t live without? That’s a no-brainer. My Calendar. From my experience, the online Calendar helps me succeed in all aspects of my life. My Calendar keeps track of all appointments and deadlines. In turn, having this information at my fingertips has helped me earn a reputation as someone who is […]
Nobody plans to fail — especially not small business owners. But many don’t plan well enough to succeed, either. And unfortunately, there’s no shortage of reasons why small businesses fail that you can fall victim to. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20 percent of new businesses fail in their first two years. […]
There’s your regular job, and there’s your dream job. If you’re lucky, they’re one and the same. If not, mark your online calendar: Getting there will take some time. You can make your dream job a reality by starting it as a side hustle. Use your free time to get going on your true passion. […]
Starting a business isn’t easy, even with a calendar app to keep you organized. As an entrepreneur, you’ll wear many hats. One of the trickiest? Hiring manager. You’ll need help to run your business. To help you hire like a boss, pull up your online calendar. Using Your Calendar for Hiring Not sure how to […]
I’m one of those people who love having a written calendar. I enjoy writing things down, color coding my schedule and physically checking off my to-do list. Each year I get excited to shop around for the planner that I’m going to buy. There’s only one issue I have with written calendars. They often fail. […]
Let’s face it, in today’s fast-paced world, time is everything. Businesses are constantly looking for ways to save time to increase productivity. Specifically for big businesses, the challenge is to find time-saving solutions with limited costs. Big businesses have to deal with complex, time-consuming processes such as customer strategies, employee development, quality control, financial analysis, […]