No company operates in a vacuum, and very few businesses are one-person operations. Even if you’re a solopreneur, you’ll likely need to coordinate with clients. In short, business means collaboration. Working with others translates to the necessity of meetings. And meetings can either be a drain for your schedule and productivity. Or, when you maximize […]
A degree is a powerful tool for your career. It represents cutting-edge academic training. It also serves as a certificate to earn the attention of recruiters. However, many other talents, experiences, and abilities are just as critical to living life as possessing a college education. Here are several essential life skills you want to have […]
Like so many other commodities, time is fixed. We get 24 hours daily–no more, no less. As a result, our time has great value, both figuratively and literally. That’s why the old-fashioned “time is money” remains an accurate adage even in the 21st century. In other words, every minute of time wasted could cost you […]
Focusing on your primary responsibilities, like driving sales and moving your company forward, can be a business owner or leader struggle. Because of this, it’s crucial to manage your time well. Does this mean you need to get everything done? Nope. That’s not realistic. Instead, at the end of the day, you feel accomplished and […]
Hiring a new team member can be challenging. An oft-quoted stat from SHRM put the average cost per hire around $4,129 back in 2016. Since then, with a pandemic, remote work, and an ongoing employee crisis, the price has only gone up. Additionally, the need to maximize productivity is essential. With so much capital going […]
Meetings are inevitable in business. You need them to touch base with your team and provide instruction. Meetings are used to help close sales and sign deals that help your business grow. With so many different events in your schedule, you should make organization a priority. Using scheduling software is the easiest way to keep […]
Meal planning has grown in popularity in recent years and with good reason. Life can get so busy but that’s still not an excuse to not take care of yourself and eat healthy food. For people who want to eat more nutritious meals but struggle to find the time and motivation, meal planning can be […]
Freelancing provides one of the best ways to make money on your own terms. Becoming a freelancer means you’re a contract worker and not an employee. While you don’t get employee perks and benefits, you get the freedom to set your own rates, set your schedule, and choose who you work with. Getting started is […]
The holiday shopping season is often hectic. You may have one too many planned or unplanned shopping trips or possibly even lose track of what you planned to buy. Like most tasks in life, getting organized with an online calendar can provide a lot of relief. Yes, you can use an online calendar to plan […]
In a perfect world, you would have the luxury to focus on one thing at a time. But, that’s just not reality. The truth of the matter is that you have to learn to master the art of juggling multiple projects and deadlines — and you can do this. That doesn’t mean that’s been easy. […]
