It may not seem like it. But, a lot is going on in the autumn. Between getting back to a routine after your summer vacay to getting the kids back to school and adjusting to the end of daylight saving time (happens tomorrow, Sunday, November 7th), now you’ll have to finalize business plans for the […]
Procrastination has gotten a bad rap. It has been called the thief of time. But the truth is that this delightful habit benefits all. Procrastination, or the delights of dawdling, is a very interesting and exciting subject. I will be happy to explain that sentence to you, in detail, at some later date. Time is […]
Every fall, specifically the first Sunday in November, marks the end of the DST period where clocks return to standard time. Since the day of the transition will be 25 hours long, we gain an extra hour. Basically, an hour is lost when DST ends and standard time begins. It’s believed that Benjamin Franklin originated […]
Countless industries have been upended since the pandemic, and this is even more so the case when it comes to the sales industry. In fact, it may be one of the professions that is facing some of the most extreme changes given its prior reliance on face-to-face interactions. And yet, research from HubSpot shows that […]
Being an entrepreneur isn’t for the faint of heart. While it’s true that there’s some luck involved, not only do you need a big idea, you also have to have the courage and tenacity to see it through. As a result, this means putting in long days for little to show for it. It’s because […]
Marketing is an endless battle trying to win over new customers to give your brand a try. But, for new businesses especially, marketing is how you get the word out about your products and services to close those first sales. There are several tried and true marketing approaches that you can and should try. However, […]
Being a leader typically means giving time to your team. But, what is the right amount of time? As businesses grow, they develop a system for keeping schedules (mostly) organized. Here are some helpful tips to ensure that your time stays in order. Use your calendar as a time-saving and efficiency tool. These suggestions will […]
It wasn’t all that long ago that the term “work-life balance” was all the rage. But, how exactly did the business world view the concept? For many, it’s recognizing that an employee’s work experience is only one aspect of their lives? The other consisted of family, friends, hobbies, and overall health. The objective of work-life […]
They are everywhere. Time wasters. Chronological cat burglars. Minute moochers. Is there any way to stop them? You bet your sundial there is! There are chronological criminals among us. So here is some lighthearted advice to take or not as you see fit. Time is an interesting concept. Babies don’t know anything about it. Children […]
Chances are, your full-time job isn’t your actual passion. Of course, you’ll do something tolerable to pay the bills, but your nine-to-five probably isn’t the highlight of your daily life. Some people get lucky, but most wish that they truly loved enough to make a liveable income. The truth is that not every passion can […]
