Thanks to technology, there are more than enough ways for us to stay connected. Beyond personal use, these tools allow businesses to expand their team well outside the confines of their designated offices. In fact there are some companies that run an entirely remote operation. This is especially common amongst startups. The founders may be […]
Lots of people these days use online calendars, me included. The reason is that they have many advantages over paper calendars that I love. For instance, my calendar is in an app on my phone so that I can easily take it with me. Rather than carrying something bulky, it weighs nothing but goes everywhere […]
If you own or manage a business, you already know there are plenty of demands on your time. In fact, sometimes it’s hard to know which fire is the biggest and should be put out first. But aside from those things that have to be done immediately, there are still lots of other important details. […]
Every business is unique in its vision even if some of the products or services are similar to others. But certain elements of running a business stay the same no matter what kind of business it is. As examples, all businesses must provide good service and value to their customers. They also need to generate […]
Time management is an eternal struggle for many people and especially those of us who work full-time and then some. We must be constantly vigilant of how we spend time or risk being overrun with work or chores at home. I know personally that I have to be careful about getting sucked into social media. […]
Whether you’re self-employed or work for an outside employer, taking time off isn’t easy. In fact, there are times when taking off leaves you a mountain of things to do when you return. It’s almost enough to make you regret taking time away from work at all. Surely there’s an easier way to take a […]
When you’re trying to work and be as productive as possible it’s annoying when circumstances prevent it. But unfortunately there are times when you just can’t do anything about it. For instance, computer updates, internet interruptions, power outages, and network downtime will sometimes interrupt your day. But that doesn’t mean you should sit around gossiping […]
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 […]
I love being productive during weekends. In fact, some of my best work is a result of working weekends instead of waiting until Monday. The problem is there are several distractions on weekends – especially if you live in a bustling city. Because I’ve been working seemingly weird hours for years, I often get asked […]
Your success in life, and as an entrepreneur, depends largely on your ability to communicate. You need to be able to clearly communicate with employees, investors, partners, and even yourself. When it comes to improving communication skills, many entrepreneurs don’t know where to start. There are many ways to look at communication in the business […]
