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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- INBOX ZERO: 2 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET THERE; IT’S EASIER THAN YOU THINK - by Submitted on May 10, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerThere's been a lot of hype about "inbox zero;" it's as if getting to inbox zero is a badge of honor reserved for those who are uber-organized and completely in control of their work. I've got great news for you - inbox zero is attainable to everyone, including you! But before discussing ...
Views: 927 - 7 EMAIL BEST PRACTICES - by Submitted on May 06, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerEMAIL BEST PRACTICES a. Use a signature to provide your contact information on your computer, phone, and tablet. Do not leave the default, "sent from my...." If you are sending a work email from a location other than your desk, nobody needs to know. b. If something is still ...
Views: 1034 - Internship 101 - Summer Interns - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Jaynine HowardI see people soliciting requests on Facebook for interns for the summer. One business announced they had openings for 24 interns. Really – your business truly needs 24 interns? How is it possibly running now without those billets filled? Do you have staff who can realistically manage 24 interns? ...
Views: 1335 - How To Keep Your Creative Juices Flowing - by Submitted on May 03, 2016 from Nelu MbinguIf you are one in a creative career field, then you must have experienced a creative block at some point in your journey. To some it comes only once in a while, but to others it can be so frequent that it impedes productivity. So how can you keep you prevent these creative blocks and keep your ...
Views: 1354 - EFFICIENT vs EFFECTIVE - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerWhile efficiency and effectiveness are similar-sounding and often confused, the two have vastly different meanings when it comes to getting your work done. EFFICIENCY Being efficient means you are working in a well-organized and competent way. With so many things to do, it is easy to get ...
Views: 944 - 3 Facts You Need To Know About Autoresponders - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from treena murphyThe Internet is a great place for business these days. There are hundreds of thousands of companies on the Internet, eagerly anticipating your business. With most companies dealing with hundreds and hundreds of customers on a daily basis, some wonder how they do it. When you break down ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - OVERCOMING ANALYSIS PARALYSIS - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerYou want to make the right decision. We all do. But every time you get close to making a decision, doubt creeps into your head and you start to look for more information. And then a little more. There is truly no end to the research and information gathering you can do. This is what I ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - DO SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE USE TO-DO LISTS? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerBillionaires reject the concept of to-do lists. Successful professionals swear by their to-do lists. CONFUSED? You are not alone. Each day I review the articles that appear on the web related to productivity. For each one that I come across declaring the need to put everything on a to-do ...
Views: 1901 - 3 SIMPLE AND POWERFUL PRODUCTIVITY HACKS - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerIf you're like me, you are always searching for ways to improve work performance and find more time. You have a ton of work. Your task list keeps growing. You're drowning in emails. Yet, the number of hours in a day remains unchanged. These 3 simple and powerful productivity hacks will offer ...
Views: 1033 - How To Get Started With Your Autoresponder - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from treena murphyIf you’ve just started your online business or decided to get into affiliate marketing, you’ll be looking to make money. Making money on the net with your new business can be a little tricky, unless you have an autoresponder. An autoresponder is the ideal way to carry out your day to day ...
Views: 1151 - Locksmith Company – Types of Services - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2016 from Jeo NashThe nature of the locksmith services vary and depend on the type of locksmith, who is appointed for the work. There are different types of locksmiths like the car locksmith or auto locksmith, residential locksmiths, industrial locksmiths, etc. An expert advice is very much essential, when it ...
Views: 829 - Effectively Dealing with Interruptions: Don’t Break the "Flow"! - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Lisa MontanaroImagine you are on a roll, engrossed in a project, in the "flow." All of a sudden, the phone rings, an e-mail alarm goes off, a colleague is standing in your doorway, a text message is coming through on your smart phone, etc. Ah, interruptions. If you didn’t define all of those as an ...
Views: 1189 - 5 Ways To Improve Self-Control - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Nelu Mbingu"One's greatest challenge is to control oneself" -Kazi Shams We've all experienced moments when our self-discipline was challenged. Whether it was not eating that extra cookie or finishing that work project before the deadline. We all know it can get difficult to deny ourselves immediate ...
Views: 1379 - 5 ways to raise sales when working as a freelancer - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Hlib NikkThere are a lot of articles and recommendations on how to attract new clients and raise sales. Most of those articles explain how to optimize your business and website and how to make your offer look more attractive and appealing. In this article I will share a few personal examples from working ...
Views: 1626(1 vote) - Setting Up a Sales Funnel - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2016 from Tracey OsborneToday, I want to go into more detail about how to set one up that’s going to increase your sales and be easy to maintain. Let’s get started. 1. Opt In – We’ll start with someone subscribing to your list. This is one you’ve probably got covered already. If you have any kind of freebie ...
Views: 1362 - Making it Possible - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2016 from Ascendance Project"Dream big, Sparkle more, Shine bright" Lately, I’ve been finding it hard to find time to work on my music, to come up with new stuff and practice songs for gigs. I have even forgotten to spare time to have fun with music and to experiment with it, me busy being caught up with school work and ...
Views: 1183 - Being Lazy - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectI would say that everyone has their own ‘lazy times’ in life. Well you know those times where you're unproductive and just don't want to move. Well today is one of those days for me. I spent approximately 24 hours doing (by doing I mean in actions) nothing productive, neither did I do anything ...
Views: 1377 - 8 Work Habits That Make Your Day Harder as an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Tracey OsborneBeing an entrepreneur is hard enough already. Add to that the hustle and bustle of the holidays and the end of the year for your small business, and you’ve got a recipe for stress. Even worse, many of us unconsciously keep work habits that make everything more difficult. So make sure you’re ...
Views: 1513(2 votes) - 8 Work Habits That Make Your Day Harder as an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Tracey OsborneBeing an entrepreneur is hard enough already. Add to that the hustle and bustle of the holidays and the end of the year for your small business, and you’ve got a recipe for stress. Even worse, many of us unconsciously keep work habits that make everything more difficult. So make sure you’re ...
Views: 1513(2 votes) - How to Enjoy a Guilt-Free Holiday from your Business - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerI don't know about you, but for me thinking about "taking a holiday" from my business used to be an impossible thought. It can feel like the pressure is ON full force. All the time. 24/7. There is always more to be done when it comes to building my business. There is always something ...
Views: 1416 - Are You a Secret People Pleaser? [quiz] - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2015 from Pat LaDouceurWhat would happen if you said Yes to everything you were asked to do? You might end up in one of these situations: •Damitri had a to-do list of over 70 items, and he felt like he was always disappointing someone. •Amie spent almost a third of her workweek dealing with email, and worried ...
Views: 1838 - Apple's Swift Makes Its Move Towards Android App Development! - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Soho HollisApple’s Swift Language which was intended only for iOS and OS X apps will become available for Android development as Apple has decided to open source Swift. But Romain Goyet (developer) writes on a recent blog post that the developers can now start using Swift for building Android ...
Views: 748 - 6 Steps To Dealing With A Difficult Business Situation Even When You Are Afraid - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Rosemary Nonny KnightHave you ever been in a sticky business situation which you allowed to escalate because you did not know how to deal with it? I have. I have been in situations where I would lie in bed, worrying and worrying, unable to sleep, beating myself up and trying not to be a victim about ...
Views: 777 - Do You Have A Time Management Strategy? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerIf Not, Here's How to Start You may find yourself overwhelmed by mountains of things to do and just too little time to get it all done. Don't worry, you’re not alone. There are ways to tweak your normal routine to help make your time more efficient so that you and your business will ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - 5 Essential and Easy Steps to Get your First (pre-owned) Vehicle - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2015 from Canadian AutolendersMost of the people who aim to have a vehicle of their very own, purchases used cars in an effort to lower down the cost. In which case, it is paramount to purchase a used car without the need to initially finance it yourself, but even though vehicles like used cars are very costly, there are ...
Views: 657 - 7 Tips For Getting Out On An Unproductive Slump - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from John TerraIf you've been feeling in a bit of a slump lately maybe it's time to make some changes. Real success comes from making shifts in your behavior consistently. Rarely will one major decision have a substantial impact on your life. Usually, it’s just simply making a commitment every day and sticking ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - 3 Strategies for Managing Your Time - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2015 from Susan RegierTime management is a huge issue for entrepreneurs. There’s always “one more thing” that must be looked at before you can tackle the real work. If you answer your emails now, you promise yourself you’ll get to work on the “big” project…but somehow, the small things take over and the day is gone ...
Views: 1612 - 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 - Do BE Do BE Do.... Getting Things Done While Being Mindful: Personal Life Coach Tips - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Brook MontagnaTO DO Lists help us to remember important tasks that need to be done. List making is a great tool for focus and efficiency that I recommend as a personal life coach. And I acknowledge the list makers of the world, like myself. Lists really do help with productivity! But have you noticed that ...
Views: 1320 - Career advice: 7 steps to start your career successfully - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2015 from Joan GilbertA career is not a job; it is a period of growth through which you get the jobs you want. Point number seven on this list asks you to learn whilst working on your career, which is good advice, but what is more important is that you learn from negative experience as well as learning how to do your ...
Views: 662 - Career advice: 7 steps to start your career successfully - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2015 from Joan GilbertA career is not a job; it is a period of growth through which you get the jobs you want. Point number seven on this list asks you to learn whilst working on your career, which is good advice, but what is more important is that you learn from negative experience as well as learning how to do your ...
Views: 629 - Fuel Focus to Move Beyond Engagement - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2015 from Pat HeydlauffTime is your most valuable asset. How you use it and what you focus on determines the quality of your performance and effectiveness. What is your workforce focusing on – they are always focusing on something, but is it what you want them to do? Fueling focus is perhaps your most important ...
Views: 1196 - Leadership Accountability Needs Transformation - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Pat HeydlauffWhile most leaders are measured on the basis of business results, organizations must begin holding leaders accountable for building a strong and enduring culture, listening to feedback, and engaging and retaining their teams, according to a new study just released Global Human Capital Trends ...
Views: 1356 - Why Your Desk Is KILLING Your Productivity - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2015 from Mark MessickTHE PROBLEM: Walk into any office building in the world. Take a look around. You’ll notice that practically everyone is sitting at their desks, typing away on the computer, shuffling papers, taking phone calls… If you were to take a survey you’d find that most people have already been ...
Views: 888(1 vote) - 11 Ways to Stay Productive When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2015 from Kelly RayDid you know there was a term known as creative insomnia? Some people are so motivated and ambitious that sleep is a waste of time for them. Unfortunately, most of us are just normal people. Our bodies and minds need some rest in order to start working with full speed again. Sometimes you are ...
Views: 1366 - How to Create Effective Website Content? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Pi technologiesContent is invaluable, especially on the internet. If you create quality content with high values, you will have better changes to stand out of the crowd. But making valuable content is not that simple, you must need content strategy and outstanding ideas to make your content effective. Here are ...
Views: 1025 - Are You Feeling Stuck? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerSome days the brakes just won't release, am I right? Nothing is more frustrating than knowing you have so much to do and not being able to do it. The first step to get out of the muck is to figure out what's really going on. Why are you moving at a snail's pace or maybe not even moving at ...
Views: 1297 - Dang Can, 1957 | Landscape/Figurative painter - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2015 from Eye GalleryThe Vietnamese painter Dang Van Can was born in 1957 in An Duc commune, Long Ho District, Vinh Long Province, the place is located along riverside of Mekong river in Vietnam. He showed an early talent in drawing and painting. He commenced to art works since 1976 with main job as a illustrator ...
Views: 996 - Productivity – You Have to Write a Plan - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Alice CalchProductivity isn’t something you pull out of thin air. It happens because you have several traits – a strong work ethic, the ability to focus on tasks that need to be accomplished, and the ability to organize your work life well. Part of that organization is a consistent habit of planning each ...
Views: 1487 - Quick Tips to Overcome Procrastination - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerWe've All Been There, Done That Staying on task in order to get things done is an important part of growing your business. As the leader of your pack you must learn to overcome procrastination so that your team can follow in your footsteps and be highly productive on your behalf at all ...
Views: 1106 - Four Tips For Breaking Out Of Overwhelm - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerI know it so well. That feeling of overwhelm. Feeling like I'll never get it all done. Feeling like I have so much to do and not enough time to do it in. Feeling pressured by all I want to accomplish and all that my life entails. Feeling like it never ends, no matter how efficient I ...
Views: 1330 - 3 Things To Do At Your Desk That Will Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2015 from Carrie GreeneI was on the phone with a client and she said, “I have a really stupid question to ask you.” By far the best and fastest way to get to know someone is to talk with them, ideally face to face, so it makes sense that you need to get out from behind your desk, meet people and get to know ...
Views: 936 - Ditch the Gadgets and Gain Your Independence - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2015 from Jaynine HowardOur Declaration of Independence gives us the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. My cell phone ensures every day is Independence Day. I have been liberated from having to carry my laptop, Ereader, camera, and a GPS. I don’t have to visit the bank to make a deposit. I am able to ...
Views: 1467 - How to Cultivate Energy, Focus and Freedom in Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerSelf-care and business success are like wind and a sailboat – individually they're all right, but together they make magic. You can have a moderately successful business and run yourself into the ground doing it. Or you can have a wildly successful business by taking care of yourself as you ...
Views: 1130 - Surreal Ways To Achieve Career Growth - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Anna RodriguezWhatever field you are in, whether you’re a salesman, a marketing assistant, or a professor, achieving career growth is probably one of your ultimate goals upon entering your organization. You may feel that being promoted and moving up the corporate ladder is difficult because of the strict ...
Views: 1776 - Why Time Management Tools and Productivity Hacks May Not Make You More Effective - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from ling wongI have bones with the gurus talking about “success habits” and such. It’s a personal thing, and here is why. I am never a morning person, and I have two kids 2.5 and 5.5. Whenever the gurus say – for the first 90 minutes in the morning, keep everyone out so you can meditate, exercise, make ...
Views: 1142 - Top 10 Ways to Be More Present in Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2015 from Dawn ShulerAs a small business owner, mother, and wife, I'm a busy gal. And as a creative entrepreneur, I have enough ideas to keep me going 24/7 for years to come. And I like to paint, draw, quilt, cross-stitch, write, run, hike... Unfortunately in some ways, though, I seem to be wired to work, work, ...
Views: 904 - Feeling Overwhelmed? Do this: - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2015 from ling wongIn this age of information overload and instant gratification, it’s not uncommon that we feel overwhelmed. We wake up to 52 emails in our inbox, each demanding our attention or action. What to do? First step is kind of counterintuitive. Instead of trying hard to multi-task and check ...
Views: 1185 - Your Attitude? Rise and Shine or Rise and Whine? - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Dr. Alan ZimmermanGood attitudes bring good results, and bad attitudes bring bad results. It’s that simple. And getting a good attitude is fairly simple. Just feed your mind a steady diet of positive inputs, and you will have a powerful positive attitude. Try my “9-Day Mental Diet.” It will change ...
Views: 2104 - Overwhelmed? Feeling Everything is "Out Of Control"? - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from ling wongHave you ever felt like everything is spinning out of control and you are so overwhelmed that you have NO idea what to do? Here are a few tips on how to put yourself back onto the driver’s seat. The first thing is to assume personal responsibility that we can take back control. When we ...
Views: 1220 - Tired of Doing Busywork and Getting Patchy Results? - by Submitted on May 18, 2015 from ling wongYou have invested thousands of dollars in programs and trainings. You are working your butt off on your business day in and day out. You follow the instructions to a T. You do everything by the book. Sometimes you make a few sales, get a few clients… sometimes you don’t. There seems to be no ...
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