It’s not easy to stay organized and be productive when you’re running a small business. Chances are you spend most of your day wearing different hats, taking meetings and calls, dealing with clients and customers, putting out fires – you know, running your business. No wonder marketing so often … [Read more...]
5 Tech Tools That Help You Stay Current, Organized and Build REAL Relationships
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...]
Focus Now – 3 Tips to Channel Your Energy and Get Your Work Done!
Can you relate to this: "How do I train myself to be able to focus like a laser and do things in a step-by-step process that makes sense?" This is an excellent question because left un-checked; this habit will create a never-ending cycle of wasted time, wasted effort and unfinished projects … [Read more...]
How to Finish the Marketing Projects You Start
I learned from one of my first mentors, Michael Port, that being successful in business is really about starting and finishing projects. He also taught me that most business problems are really personal problems in disguise. That means that if you struggle with procrastination and finishing what … [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...]
Solutions For Your Productivity Challenges
I’m happy to announce that I am one of 7 experts taking part in The Productive Business Owner Telesummit, Oct. 17-21 (http://sydnicraighart.wpengine.com/pbo). We each take a different approach but will all share solid information that can immediately be implemented for increased … [Read more...]
Overcoming The Challenges Every Solopreneur Faces
Being a solopreneur can trigger many fears that you may not have even known about before! You know that you have talent and a lot to offer your clients. Nevertheless, it’s not an easy job to keep your confidence up while you’re dealing with the realities of marketing your services, being your own … [Read more...]
5 Steps To Being More Productive Each Day
When you’re a small business owner, maximizing your work time is key to the profitability of your company. So it's important to create a productive work environment where you experience minimal distractions and can focus on running your business. Use the following strategies to get more out of your … [Read more...]