Online resources for entrepreneurs are plentiful these days, both to learn about the fundamentals of business ownership, saving time and to operate that business. And since many businesses exist purely online or otherwise don’t require a physical location, it’s possible to start a business from home, or convert your side hustle into a full-fledged, sustainable […]
As a business professional, it’s imperative that you successfully manage your calendar. If you don’t have control of your calendar — you don’t have control of your life. Loss-of-life-control shows up in the form of missed deadlines and the anxiety that comes from constantly having to play catch-up. Tasks that should have already been completed […]
Freelancers are the kings and queens of time management. While office workers play the 9-to-5 game and founders juggle everything from board meetings to product launches, freelancers strive to maximize the ratio of dollars paid to hours worked. Founders might be the busiest people on the planet, but that doesn’t mean they’re the best at […]
Entrepreneurs lead busy lives — often, busier than they should. In an opinion piece for the New York Times last year, Dan Lyons argued that the focus on “hustle” in startup culture is both unnecessary and dangerous. As new information continues to mount, smart entrepreneurs schedule differently. But it is also worth a look at […]
If you want to become productive then you need to be committed to planning and focus. It also wouldn’t hurt to develop these 15 daily habits that the most productive people share. 1. They have a consistent morning routine. Productive people like Oprah, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Arianna Huffington have morning routines. The misconception, […]
As a business owner I rely heavily on productivity tools to keep me motivated, focused, organized, and help manage my time. In fact, without these tools I doubt that I would be as successful as I am today — I can’t imagine life without G Suite. One of my favorite tools is Slack. It has […]
We all get burned out — regardless if you’re working for yourself or someone else. But, as Amanda Abella reminds us, this should not be the norm. The problem is that it’s hard to avoid burnout since we work a lot. Americans on average work 34.5 hours per week. Unlike our European counterparts, there isn’t […]
Automation is a business trend that won’t be going away any time soon. Already, in 2020, automation has proven it has a significant role to play in helping businesses get through the Coronavirus pandemic. To get a better handle on your to-do list and actually make progress even in the most challenging of times, try […]
I love the idea of outsourcing. I hired my first contractor, not even a year after starting my business. At that time, I didn’t even know I had a business. I just knew I was making a little money online and wanted to increase my efforts. Outsourcing can be great for your business if done […]
Regardless of the type of business you’re running, you probably spend a good part of your day setting appointments. This appointment mastering is well worth what it will do to increase your productivity. When you book more appointments, the more business you’re generating. At the same time, the back-and-forth of scheduling appointments can consume valuable […]
