At some point, your business might consider a way to outsource your work, delegating some of your functions or responsibilities to a party outside the business. If you’re used to handling everything in-house, it’s a nerve-wracking thought, but it’s also one that could save you lots of time, or ensure that your work is in […]
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Planning a wedding takes time. Running a business takes even more. Trying to do both at the same time is exponentially more challenging. It is, however, possible. But you’ll need a plan for maximizing productivity each step of the way. Get Your Priorities Straight There are parts of planning a wedding that are fun and […]
Deanna Ritchie
Business Tips, Calendar, Productivity, Schedule, Time Management
Thursday, October 11th, 2018
There is only so much an individual can do in a day. We’ve all heard it a zillion times. There are only so many hours in a day — and we all have the same amount. For this reason alone — you must have a calendar — and for this reason alone — you must […]
Running a business requires a ton of work. You’ll likely put in long hours and manage what seems like a never-ending to-do list even if it grants you some amazing results. If you don’t want to get stuck working 24/7, because that can literally happen even if you love your business, you’ll need to find […]
One of the smartest ways you can grow your business’ online presence is by starting a blog. While having a website is a must, having a blog is a great way to boost your online authority, grow your audience, and create more opportunities to get discovered online thanks to SEO. Having a blog is very […]
Even though the meeting was scheduled for 30-minutes it ended being closer to two hours long. For starters, it began five-minutes late. There was no clear purpose. Because there was no one to facilitate the meeting, the meeting dragged on and on. Worst of all? Because it started at noon, you missed lunch and are […]
The best career advice out there is probably to follow your passion and do what you love. It’s pretty cliche, but very true and straightforward. With the rise of the new gig economy, people have been able to make money online in a variety of ways and even launch successful businesses. Entrepreneurship has its pros […]
One morning last week I woke-up feeling “blah.” I wasn’t sick. I’m not fighting with anyone — and wasn’t last week either. Business is good. So, why was I in a funk? I can’t pinpoint the exact reason. But, there are wide-variety of reasons why people get depressed — or “the blues.” How to Channel […]
No matter what kind of work you do, it’s important to do the best job possible. To make that happen, you’ll need a good attitude so that negativity doesn’t rub off on others you deal with. Of course there’s more to it than attitude in order to be good at what you do. You need […]
Close your eyes for a second. What do you hear? Birds chirping, cars zooming down your street, your kids playing outside? “Silence is a true friend who never betrays.” — Confucius. No matter how hard you’re tried to create a quiet and productive workplace, chances are there’s always some sort of noise filling your ears. […]