Now that so many people have cell phones these days they receive notifications and calls while on the go. While this can be a good thing it also has its drawbacks. And cell phones are only part of the problem. But one issue cell phones cause is the inability to turn off work. In other […]
Being an entrepreneur is hard. While you might be passionate about your work and enjoy some additional freedom, you carry a lot of weight on your shoulders and there’s always so much to do. Business owners often struggle with time management and prioritizing. When you throw kids into the mix, it becomes even more of a […]
I’m writing this article on a Friday. Fridays are usually the day I check in on my numbers in my accounting software. This morning I learned that in the last 12 months, I was able to increase revenue by $30,000. Not only that, but this was done while working less hours, traveling, moving and dealing […]
When email first gained popularity about twenty plus years ago, the business world quickly realized its value. Sending nearly instantaneous messages to colleagues they could read at their convenience was a major time saver. Of course, over time email systems have evolved and changed beyond just sending a simple message to someone. But as wonderful […]
I’m often being asked by students and coaching clients about my time management tips. They see that I have a lot going on and I always have something up my sleeve. I also, for the most part, manage to build my own brand while securing new clients all the time. The truth is it’s part-time […]
These days, if you can save time there’s a good chance you can save money. This is true whether you are at home or at work. At home, saving time could enable you to do things yourself instead of paying others to do them. At work, it means lowered costs for your business or employer. […]
Communication is an important part of any part of life. In business, it can be the difference between making money or not. That’s why improving business communications in your company is a key component to succeeding. In this post, we’re going to cover 8 ways to improve business communications within your company. We’re covering everything […]
In my experience as a business owner, one thing I’ve noticed is a common pattern in excuses as to why people can’t do things. One of the most common excuses is they can’t find time to work on their businesses. For example, I’ll often go to local events for women entrepreneurs and the first thing […]
When you first start a new job it’s important to begin on the right foot. One of the ways to do that is to be as productive as possible from the very start. Of course, if training is involved, tasks may be limited within the first few days. However, there are still some things you […]
When I first became self-employed, my days were stressful. I worked 7 days a week for the first few months and I was grateful because I thought my business was growing. As it turns out, I was just spinning my wheels. Working every day of the week and not feeling confident enough to take time […]
