In our neurotic, overachieving culture, there are many reasons we pile the wrong projects on our plate. Some may be well-intentioned, like helping out a friend or pursuing a hot new idea at work. But others aren’t. Like trying to keep up with the Joneses. Or letting financial fears drive all our decisions. Or accepting work assignments just to suck up to the boss. Every … [Read more...]
Here’s one thing that everyone across the board needs to understand from day one - absolutely no business on the face of this Earth is 100% productive throughout the day every single day. That is, quite frankly, a ridiculous level of optimism to have. Having said that, there is also the fact that time and money are two of the most important aspects that no one likes to waste. … [Read more...]
Technology, for many businesses, seems like a double-edged sword. Unfortunately, technology should be a tool that doesn’t come with any drawback. How can you get everything you expect from technology? Save Money The rumor is true; software and hardware can save you money. But beware, because there are a lot of technology solutions available that claim to help you save money … [Read more...]
One of the most common complaints of employees and bosses is that there always seem to be too much work and too little time to accomplish everything. In modern times where companies try to maximize profit through productivity, being effective and efficient is necessary. Time is a resource that is limited but by taking the right steps, business owners and leaders will be able to … [Read more...]
Old habits die hard and bad ones even harder. When we put startups in this context, it’s easy to guess how damaging bad habits can be. The sooner you get rid of them, the better results your startup will achieve. In order to replace the bad with the good habits, here is what your startup should be doing. Choose Your Clients Wisely Satisfied clients are your best … [Read more...]
Anyone in business knows that time equals money. In other words, the more time you spend performing actions that don’t directly bring in more income or revenue, the less time you have to spend on the ones that do. One of the worst time offenders is social media. According to one piece of research, Americans check their social media accounts on their phones almost twenty times … [Read more...]
Everyone wants more time, but there are only so many hours in the day. Imagine if you could add more hours to your day - that’s the magic of time efficiency. Managing time efficiently isn’t about cramming as many tasks as possible into your day. It’s about simplifying and speeding up your daily habits while relieving stress by using a couple of time management skills and … [Read more...]
Liselle DeGrave loved her career in public relations, but also wanted to be home with her children. So she did what so many entrepreneurs have done--she left her job to start her own business as a freelancer. Liselle shares some of the lessons she's learned about running her business, DeGrave Communications, and being her own boss. What are the primary service(s) or product(s) … [Read more...]
Research published in the International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing confirms that entrepreneurs have extremely high amounts of work-related stress due largely to the fact that they “bear personal responsibility for the success and survival of their firms.” Of course, as a small business owner, no one needs to tell you that. But staying stressed all of the time puts … [Read more...]
Does your business handle cash? If it does, there’s good news. Cash is still king. And it's likely to remain that way for decades—despite the buzz about digital payments. So you shouldn’t have to make sweeping changes in how customers pay you any time in the near future. Why will cash remain king? It's simple. Consumers prefer using it instead of other payment methods in … [Read more...]
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