I love having a service-based business. But it can be tough at times especially if your business depends heavily on your active involvement to survive and thrive. The ability to scale up your service-based business is hard. It can be difficult to take time off or loosen up the reigns a bit when you offer […]
Networking isn’t easy. If you’re naturally an introvert it can be extra difficult. That said I can’t stress how important it is to get out and network. People that are well networked have access to connections beyond our wildest imagination. Whether it’s an exclusive event or simply advice you never know when you’re going to […]
Time is said to be constant, but all too often it slips away unnoticed. This is true whether you are at work and have a lot to do or at play and simply having fun. In the business world, however, wasted time is one of the top complaints of employees and managers alike. Both groups […]
Each year that we are in business, productivity becomes more important even as the company expands and more talent is added to the team. The problem is very few know where to start when it comes to improving productivity. Like most things, change doesn’t happen overnight. That said it’s extremely important to make small changes […]
As an entrepreneur, you’re well aware of the many peaks and valleys that come with starting a business of your own. One day you’ve got a world full of possibilities, the next you’re pinching pennies and considering an out. It’s a stark reality that so many people face when they find themselves as a broke […]
Work will always have its ups and downs. While it’s okay to feel down from time to time it’s always best to keep a positive spirit. So what does it take to have a happier workday? Since happiness is subjective it’s tough to give a definitive answer. However there are plenty of strategies that have […]
Being busy 24/7 is overrated. It’s draining, stressful, and not the most effective way to be productive. You probably already know this, yet you still might find yourself saying yes to everything and creating a jam-packed schedule for yourself day in and day out. Life can be unexpected no matter how much you plan for […]
In today’s global and distributed business economy, virtual teams are becoming the norm. In fact, 43 percent of employed Americans said they spent at least some time working remotely in 2016. And as more and more companies begin to embrace this idea, expect that number to increase significantly. While having a remote team has numerous […]
Time management is a skill that will pay dividends forever. If you don’t manage your time well it will seriously cost you in both your personal and professional life. The reason why time management is so important is because time is the one variable that we all have in common. There will always be discrepancies […]
Miscommunications happen frequently with most everyone I know. Technology has allowed us to communicate faster but not necessarily better. While some miscommunication is merely annoying, it’s those awful miscommunications that occur at the most inopportune moments that put unnecessary stress on us all, creating conflict and can be a disrupting influence in relationships. While some […]
