You likely spend a significant amount of time each day connected to a desktop, a laptop, a smartphone, a tablet or some other device. Are you making sure that the precious time you’re spending is going to give you a return on your investment? If what you’re doing isn’t directly tied to helping … [Read more...]
3 Easy Ways to Absolutely Crush Your Daily Task List
Staying focused and blocking out distractions is easier said than done. In addition to the myriad of requests, messages and tasks that have to be handled each day, you also have to fight against your own bad habits and tendencies. Figuring out what works for you can be a process of trial and error, … [Read more...]
7 Simple Ways to Beat Procrastination
You know the feeling. You’re sitting at your computer watching the cursor blink. You haven’t gotten a single thing done. You’ve worried about an important client project, all of the phone calls you need to return and made are making mental notes about the errands you need to run. You just can't seem … [Read more...]
Get the Facts: How Multitasking Is Hurting Your Business
Skype is open. Instant message programs are pinging. Your unread email count is rising. Your browser has 8 tabs open. There are 5 documents open on your desktop. Your calendar alerts are popping up and you stop to send a quick text. Sound familiar? You probably think you’re being efficient, but … [Read more...]
13 Small Business Tools to Help Eliminate Procrastination and Distraction
Researching tools can be a form of procrastination, so I’ve pulled together a list of the top tools to help you banish distraction. Whether you’re working on your business, working for clients or just want some uninterrupted time, you can use these online and desktop tools to eliminate time wasters … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Banishing Distraction and Procrastination
Procrastination and distraction instantly derail your efforts to grow your business and achieve your goals. Follow these five steps to banish distraction and work more efficiently: Step 1 - Get honest with yourself. This step is hard for most people. It can be difficult to admit that you're … [Read more...]
4 Keys to A Lifestyle Focused Business (Video)
Your "Take Action" Plan for This Week: Define what success means to you. How much do you work and with whom? What is your weekly/monthly/annual revenue? What does your personal life look like? The more specific you are the easier it will be to create this reality. (YES, you DO deserve this. … [Read more...]
10 Time Management Tips That Get REAL Results!
This guest post was written by my good friend Liz Dennery-Sanders. Liz wants you to build your brand with style. As the CEO of Dennery Marks Inc., a brand development and celebrity outreach firm, she founded SheBrand, to help female entrepreneurs build powerful personal brands, attract more clients … [Read more...]