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Bridging the Great Divide Between Ideas and Action - By Laurie DuparPut an End To Time Robbers - By Laurie DuparProductivity for Life - By Laurie Dupar- Sabotaging Your Online Marketing Effectiveness - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from TJ PhilpottYour marketing effectiveness online often has more to do with your own efforts than it does with your skills. The misconception that many have about marketing on the internet is that it is more complicated than it really is. The fact is that the success of most online marketers is based upon ...
Views: 1258 - Understanding Emotional Response to Change - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Karen KleinwortThis week it seems my work week will be rearranged so I can support son while he is working through an ear infection and teething fevers. Am I happy about it? Not really, but ultimately my first priority beyond any reasonable doubt is my son's health and well-being. It is somewhat out of my ...
Views: 1258 - What Are You Waiting For? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Carole HodgesWhere did we learn that there was reward in waiting? Was it standing in line in school years ago? Or do we learn sitting in traffic jams that we should slow down? Is this scenario familiar? You have a list of things to do. On this list are important tasks that move your business forward. ...
Views: 1258(2 votes) - 5 Actionable Tips How to Overcome Procrastination During Working Days - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2016 from Dante MunnisProcrastination is a poison for any career. No matter if you are an employee or the employer, the inability to meet deadlines is always going to reflect into bad results. And even if you manage to get things done at the last minute, it leaves you with the certainty that you could have done ...
Views: 1255 - GIVE YOUR BEST SERVICES FIRST…. - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Deepak DixitNature is a perfect balance. (There are no manipulations or hidden interests.) To go along smoothly with this perfect scheme, all we have to do is, ‘honor some basic laws’. One such law is- “Give your best services first….’. We all work .Even millionaires and celebrities do work. Work ...
Views: 1255(11 votes) - I’m Just a [Insert Your Title Here] Who Can’t Say No - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Dave CrenshawWhether or not you’re familiar with the song from the classic musical Oklahoma, I find that this is an applicable title in the world of today’s entrepreneur and busy executive. Macro-multitasking is just as significant a problem as the garden-variety, moment-by-moment multitasking. ...
Views: 1255 - When the Pursuit of More Money Costs Too Much - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Melanie Benson StrickMany years ago one of my mentors taught me this saying: “success is only sustainable when it’s good for you, good for the people around you, and good for the world.” That sounds good and everything…but what does it really mean? Do we mean people like Enron can’t just cover up their big oil ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - Procrastination Be Gone - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Christopher MontroseIt would be awesome if we could just wave our magic wand, say “procrastination be gone”, and lo an behold – we become the most productive person on our planet. In reality eliminating procrastination is far from easy. But, these tips should help you be well on your way to succeed with this ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - What Can You Release - So You Can Really Focus? - by Submitted on May 01, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerImagine this... You're feeling very relaxed and refreshed. You've had a marvelous vacation filled with family and fun. Your business has been in a holding pattern, just as you had planned. You're ready to get back to work now that vacation has ended. Are the kids back in school (or ...
Views: 1254(3 votes) - What Can You Release - So You Can Really Focus? - by Submitted on May 01, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerImagine this... You're feeling very relaxed and refreshed. You've had a marvelous vacation filled with family and fun. Your business has been in a holding pattern, just as you had planned. You're ready to get back to work now that vacation has ended. Are the kids back in school (or ...
Views: 1254(3 votes) - A Brief History of Measuring Productivity - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Tony DosanjhThere are two book published in the early of 1970s, "Economic Growth" of Solow and "Economic growth of nations "of Kuznet. They marked the beginning of the professional consensus on the economy growth. In Kuznets' book, he summarized his empirical research for decades. Meanwhile Solow's book ...
Views: 1253 - How to Increase Focus When Working Online - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from TJ PhilpottIt is important to learn how to increase focus when working online since there are many distractions to contend with that decrease your work productivity! In order to have a profitable business on the internet your work efficiency must remain at a high level since in most cases you are working ...
Views: 1253 - Making You A Priority - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Rosie GraySo many entrepreneurs start businesses with dreams of taking back control of their time, working fewer hours and enjoying work again. You know the sort of thing, it’s almost a mythology – working in your pyjamas, from the beach or for just a few hours a week. If that has worked out that way for ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - MY 5 FAVORITE TED TALKS - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerI recently had the privilege of spending the evening with a group of incredibly bright women who are working towards their Executive MBAs at a prestigious university in NYC. As I shared some insights relating to attention management, mindfulness, and happiness, I found myself referring to ...
Views: 1252 - Are You on Track or Running Off the Rails? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Dennis KelleyTime is the great equalizer. It doesn’t matter how rich you are or how poor you are. Not even how famous, infamous or average you are. Time does not stop for anyone and you can’t get more of it. You can’t slow it down or speed it up. With each breath that you take or heartbeat in your chest, ...
Views: 1251(2 votes) - Brand Recognition Through The Use Of Promotional Products - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Kevin GermainBuilding a company’s brand recognition is getting tougher. The type of business is irrelevant. The competition in today’s market place is demanding. The current economic environment makes it necessary to create brand awareness for you company to attract not only customers but also top ...
Views: 1251 - The Predicament of Entrepreneurial Boredom - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from ling wongThere Is Nothing Wrong With You, Except…YOU ARE BORED! Yeah, I know, if you are anything like me, you are screaming, “That’s not me!” You have this list to build, that website to upgrade and those programs to launch. Oh, and the kids to chase. You don’t even have a moment to pop a zit, ...
Views: 1251 - How to Stop Wasting Time and Increase Your Daily Productivity - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2018 from Jessica McMohenEvery person gets 24 hours in a day. Some people use their time wisely, while others let it slip away. If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t seem to get as much done in the day as others around you do, it’s time to rethink your approach. You aren’t a victim of some ...
Views: 1250 - Creativity and Productivity Are Not Mutually Exclusive - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Young KimMany creative people struggle with time management and organization because many of them believe that constraints hinder the freedom to create. The opposite is actually true. Constraints can actually lead to productive creativity. To be creative means one is in the habit of creating. Being ...
Views: 1248(5 votes) - Make Room for Innovation - Discard Old Systems - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffAre organizational boxes keeping you imprisoned in the “we’ve always done it this way” mode? Are you finding it impossible to rapidly adapt to change within existing bureaucratic confines? The workforce that begins in confining boxes stays confined and cannot work to its highest potential. ...
Views: 1248 - Small Actions Add Up to Success - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerHere we are, already into the new year, can you believe it? How's it going for you? The New Year is infused with a monumental surge of energy; you'd have to be stuck in a cave somewhere to miss it. People far and wide publicly declare their intentions, goals, and desires for the upcoming ...
Views: 1247 - The Fallacy Of Time Management - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Dennis KelleyThere have been numerous books and articles written on the subject of time management. The problem is … you cannot manage time. Time is the great equalizer. We are all given the exact same amount of time in every day, week, month and year. In fact, we all get 525,600 minutes per year. That ...
Views: 1247 - 7 Simple Ways to Beat Procrastination - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Sydni Craig-HartYou 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 ...
Views: 1246(2 votes) - 9 Simple Solutions for Procrastinators - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Christine KanePeople who say that procrastination is about laziness are probably the same people who think that anorexia is about not eating enough. Procrastination isn’t about laziness. It’s about fear. It’s about perfectionism. It’s about overwhelm. We all experience it, and there are some tricks to ...
Views: 1246 - Point Blank Your Target Market – Probe Well Before Shooting Any Campaign - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Linda MentzerSo can you please everyone, every time? No. But finding the right market and honing it well, you can ensure that you have point blanked your target market good enough but never forget to probe well before planning and shooting any campaign. And with the current state of the economy, having a ...
Views: 1246 - Moving from a Corporate Staff to a Virtual One: Change your mindset and reach your goals with lightening speed. - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Grainne FoleySo, you’ve left corporate America and struck out on your own. You are skilled, driven and ready to make your mark in the online world. And what could be easier- just hang out a shingle, toss up a website and fly ahead into untold wealth! Is this you? Or better yet, WAS this you? Because if ...
Views: 1245 - Procrastination The Silent Success Killer - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from John AOVOne of the reasons I love writing this FYI (For Your Information & Inspiration) newsletter is… Because I have too! Every Monday morning at 6:00 AM there are literally thousands of people just like you waiting to read this newsletter. Every week, you are expecting and hoping (at least that’s ...
Views: 1245 - Shower Enclosures for Aesthetic and Practical Appeal of Bathrooms - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from pitterkedar smithShower enclosures are bathroom accessories that adorn all modern day bathrooms. Considered a luxury until a few years back, it is today an essential you just cannot ignore. However, it is very essential that you choose the right accessory to enhance the overall look of your bathroom and also ...
Views: 1245 - Just Write - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Young KimAlex came to me for some coaching on writing. I asked him how often he wrote, and Alex said maybe once a week for only a few minutes. He also said he was writing less and less. I asked him about his writing process. Alex said that he tries to imagine a story from beginning to end in his mind ...
Views: 1243(2 votes) - Spun Metal as a Cost Effective Metal Forming Alternative - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Sam IbrahimThe process of metal spinning is also often referred to as spin forming. This is a metal working process that is commonly used for producing metal objects that are round, cylindrical or spherical in shape. There are several different types of metals that can be used for making spun metal. These ...
Views: 1243 - Why You Should Make A To-Do List - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Michael BrionOne common complaint that many people bring up when they are trying to improve their lives is that they are perpetually busy. It seems like there are just not enough hours in the day for most of us. Sound familiar? We all have different circumstances and responsibilities that must be tended ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Getting the response from customers - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2020 from Zohaib AlvieResponse from customers It is now getting necessary and most important to have a response from customers. For the companies that are offering service will help them in making their service better. On the other side, it is also proving as guidelines to improve in a specific product. The reason ...
Views: 1240 - How To Turn Your To-Dos Into Friends - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerYou're no stranger to the overwhelm associated with an ever-increasing to-do list; no entrepreneur is. But there's a simple reframe we can apply to move from overwhelm to 'over and done.' Take a look at your to-do list, and instead of viewing it as an exasperating army of tasks clamoring ...
Views: 1240(2 votes) - Step 6 to Your Success - Enjoy! from The IMAGE Success System - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Monica Molstad BareshPart 6 of 7 of The IMAGE Success System (Imagine, Manage, Act, Grow, “Enjoy!”) The next step to your success is #6 - “Enjoy!” If you recall, step #2 was also “Enjoy!” because you needed to document what you wanted to ““Enjoy!”” as you accomplished tasks in the Manage, Act and Grow ...
Views: 1240(2 votes) - Why Outsourcing Blog Technical Work Is A Key Time Management Tool For Online Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Jack TaggertyMastering The Technical Aspects Of A Blog Is Not Easy If you are blogging for marketing purposes you should leave the technical aspects to the professionals. In fact, outsourcing the technical components of promotional blogging is probably the best course of action to take since this will ...
Views: 1240 - Delegate Your Way to Success - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Donna LindleyAndrew Carnegie once said, "No person will make a great business who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit." As a time management expert, I believe very strongly that delegation is a fundamental key to success. Many people try, unsuccessfully, to delegate, and if not done ...
Views: 1239 - 10 Ways to Promote Your Business on Social Media - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2018 from Sara SmithSocial media is being used much nowadays. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc., are some of the social media platforms that people are using practically every second. Social media can also be an excellent way of aiding businesses in connecting with customers. Why not be on social media for a ...
Views: 1238 - I Love Imperfection - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerOh yeah, you read that correctly. I love imperfection. And while it hasn’t always been true for me in the past, it's an amazingly freeing and empowering development in my life. I used to feel like I had to hide my imperfections or work until I got things "just right." But no more. Don't ...
Views: 1238 - Start…stop. Start…stop: Why can’t I finish a project? or The Dilemma of the Visionary - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Jennifer Harvey SallinVisionaries aren’t just “people with lots of ideas.” Rather, a visionary’s brain has an astounding ability to make sense of seemingly millions of complex associations at lightning speed, working and reworking the puzzle of an uncountable number of infinitesimal factors, and seeing possibilities ...
Views: 1235 - Remember, If You Lay Down in Front of a Door… - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadYou can’t blame people for using you as a doormat. What does this possibly have to do with increasing your productivity, accomplishing more and moving closer to reaching your goals? People generally start off with good intentions. They want to use their time wisely, they want to get as much ...
Views: 1234(3 votes) - How to Stay Motivated and Focused in 5 Steps - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2016 from CJ MosesWe all know that life sometimes gets in the way of business. It's something that is totally out of our control. We may experience financial difficulties, family challenges and health concerns, that can all be distractions from your business. Yet, as life goes on, so does business. So the ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - From a Humble Beginning- A Time Management Irrefutable Secret to Success - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadIt was a Saturday morning in May when I realized that I was not as smart as I thought I was. This happened about 35 years ago but it is as fresh in my mind as if it was yesterday. I was operating one of my franchise organizations and this franchise was in the Lawn Care industry. In this ...
Views: 1231(2 votes) - What Horses Have To Do With Effectiveness - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Kerul KasselLessons from Natural Horsemanship It's not an obvious metaphor, but natural horsemanship carries some powerful themes of self-leadership. I just returned from a 2 week course called "Liberty and Horse Behavior" at the Parelli Center in Florida, and while the name of the course doesn't sound ...
Views: 1231 - B2B Event Marketing: A Door to Success - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Linda MentzerA successful B2B market is the one who knows his customer very well. After all, business is all about customers and their satisfaction. So, what are the ways where you can get in touch with your customers and their demands? I would say, we have discussed so many techniques but here the ...
Views: 1230 - Ten Reasons Tasks Never Move off Your To-Do List (and how to fix it) - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Laura StackI recently surveyed my readers on the eternal question of productivity: Why is it that some things on your to-do list never get done? Some great responses rolled in, ranging from the classic (too many interruptions) to the matter-of-fact (I don’t feel like doing it). But as diverse as the ...
Views: 1230(3 votes) - Outsourcing Effectively – How to select the best for your project - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Hugh StewartI've written before on outsourcing and delegation,and I encouraged business owners to define their Unique Ability and hire others to do the rest. A powerful tool for finding a contractor is an online outsource platform called www.Elance.com. Elance is essentially a virtual marketplace that ...
Views: 1229(7 votes) - The Power of Being Solo - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsEvery successful concern is the result of a One-Man Power. Cooperation, technically, is an iridescent dream things cooperate because the man makes them. He cements them by his will. But find this Man, and get his confidence, and his weary eyes will look into yours and the cry of his heart ...
Views: 1229 - How to LEAP in Life! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Jaco BeukesHave you ever wished you could just stand out above the crowd? Wished that you could be someone extraordinary or do something extraordinary, which will inspire others? Yearning for something that will give you the edge in your performance, something that will help you to be recognised by ...
Views: 1228(7 votes) - Entrepreneur Productivity - The Entrepreneur’s Wall - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Dave CrenshawRecently, I spoke with a business owner who mentioned a sales rep he had met with recently. He commented that in the few years he had known him, this sales rep had been involved with three different companies. Then this business owner paused and said, “I think I have the same tendency, myself. ...
Views: 1227 - GOD's WORK ETHICS - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2017 from Emperor HarvardGOD'S WORK ETHICS ( genesis 1 and2) God has work ethics Which when followed will definitely lead to a successful career. These work ethics are embedded in the creation system. One of the greatest secrets of life is seen in work. How you work, when you work and your general attitude ...
Views: 1227 - How Communication and Connection Boost Employee Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Laura StackOne of the trickiest parts of leadership is finding a way to strike a balance between your employees as subordinates and your employees as real, live people. Read on for some important points to keep in mind as you work to build relationships with those around you. Not a leader? I hope you’ll ...
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