There is no shortage of productivity hacks that can be found on Google. Some are better than others, but most will only create very minor, short-lived boosts in productivity. Here are 4 ideas that can dramatically boost your productivity. Take it to Completion Many times, people have issues with fully completing a task. They almost […]
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4 Business Risks You Need to be Aware Of
Business is about taking risks to earn a profit. However, there are some risks that can creep up on you slowly or swiftly that can either destroy or greatly damage your business. Health Issues: As we get older, health issues become a larger risk. Common and sudden issues can include heart attacks and strokes. The […]
Increase & Conserve Your Mental Energy in 5 Ways
What exactly is mental energy? A good definition can be found at PubMed.gov and can be described as “ . . . the ability or willingness to engage in cognitive work.” Why is this important what can you do to manage your mental energy? Importance of Mental Energy Using your mental energy wisely can help […]
Run Your Business Smoothly During the Holidays
Is that a contradiction, especially if you are a retailer? Aside from retailers and the hecticness from all the holiday shopping, the holidays can go somewhat smoothly for your business. Here are a few ideas for non-retailers and those businesses that are not absolutely crazy during the Holidays: Schedule time off: Some businesses close during […]
15 Minutes to Success
I was going to call this article the 15 minute rule, but then I realized there was a book by the same title, which I have not read. Can 15 minutes make a difference to your success? Here’s my view of how it can: It Gets You Started Almost everything takes longer than 15 minutes […]
Productive People Focus on This One Time Management Technique
There are probably hundreds, if not thousands of books on time management. Technically, you cannot really “manage” time, but you can control how you spend your time. Here is a technique that seems to trump most of the time management tips, but you must first be able to identify how and when to use it. […]
What Will Your Business Look Like and What Changes Can You Make?
Eventually things will open up fully and business activity will be flowing better than it is right now. What will your business look like and what are some changes you can make? Technology The use of virtual meeting technology has skyrocketed with apps like Zoom and Google Meet. This pandemic has forced businesses to be […]
I Took the Day Off and You Should Too
Technology is absolutely wonderful at times. This is one of those times because I took the day off today, but still didn’t miss my goal of writing one post per week. Everyone needs a day off, a week off, or even a month off and here are 5 reasons why: Rest and Recuperate After working […]
Want a Quick Productivity Increase in 3 Steps?
Are you trying to get things done, but don’t seem to ever get ahead? Try these out for a quick and almost instant boost to your productivity. Step #1: Stop Following the Shiny Object There is a great amount of pressure to work on the newest task at hand while ignoring all of the other […]
10 Small Improvements That Have a Big Profit Impact
Improvements do not have to take an enormous effort to make a huge impact on your profits. Sometimes it’s the small things that add up over time. Here are 10 simple improvements that can have a significant impact on your profits: Schedule work better: Are you wasting time by scheduling work poorly? For example, do […]