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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- Technology that increases productivity - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Shane ChauhanTaking under concern, the production, manufacturing and assembly work domains all around the world. These factories and product yielding units always face critical and never ending challenge to keep the production cost optimum and productivity at max. Here what comes into play is technology. ...
Views: 793(1 vote) - Email Marketing – Trends To Grow in 2013!! - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Linda MentzerWhat would the domain of Email Marketing look like in 2013?, as this remains the time of the year when most marketers gather around to speak their views about email marketing. But whatever be the nature of discussion be, the point to be sure about is email marketing cannot be categorized as the ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Personal Power Increases with a Purpose Filter - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Valencia RayPersonal power and a sense of purpose are at the foundation of real productivity. Having a sense of purpose that is compelling for you fuels personal power and passion. Personal power is not about ‘power over’ others. It is not even about always ‘being in control’ over the environment. Haven’t ...
Views: 1063(2 votes) - SWAP Your New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Joey FaucetteHow’s your New Year’s resolution working out? How would you like to SWAP your resolution for something more successful? Think of SWAP as an acronym and Work Positive to transform your chosen target of change into productive results using these three proven methods: S - Song Resolutions ...
Views: 1148(1 vote) - iPhone Application Development – Creating creative apps - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Edward BlackiPhone has received rave response from the larger market of Smartphone users. The product spells quality and displays high standards in terms of product quality, looks, and its powerful hardware and software features. The product is simply stunning with faultless screen and input, audio and ...
Views: 869(3 votes) - 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) - Goal Getting 101: How to LET GO of Last Years Junk to Make Space for Something New - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Vanessa SimpkinsAre you tired of this happening to you every new year? You make goals and intentions with every ounce of certainly that you will make a change come hell or high water - and then slowly you lose steam, things get too hard, you cave in: you fall short of the diet, cheat on getting your newsletter ...
Views: 1570(2 votes) - 2013 Terrific Time Tactics - Time Blocking - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Joey PoltorIn this post, I want to go further into the secrets of time tactics. In 2013, I want you to be the most time terrific expert out there in the field. I spoke before about the power of delegation. The most successful individuals on the planet delegate. When you have the ability to delegate ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - 13 Education Dreams to Achieve During 2013 - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Dr. Stephen JonesThe best way to achieve your dream is by making a commitment to start today. Determine that you will not let another year go by where you have not pushed the limits to achieve your dream. Even if you get half way there during 2013 you will be closer than you have ever been. The greatest thing ...
Views: 1658(2 votes) - Planning a Successful Office Holiday Party - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from John SolandMake no mistake, planning a holiday party can be a lot of work, cause needless additional stress, and seem like it’s more of a hassle than it’s worth. But it isn’t. A party at the holidays is an absolutely essential commitment between the employer and employees and should not be frowned upon, ...
Views: 794 - Factors to Consider in Choosing the Best Seattle Advertising Agencies - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from David LohanAn advertising agency is a key factor for a business to be known in the industry world. It is one of the best marketing strategies to boost success of your business. Failure to do so would undoubtedly cause your investment to go to waste. Therefore, whatever business venture you have, it may be ...
Views: 1872 - How to Defeat Procrastination and Get More Done - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Steve LevinsonLet’s face it, procrastination sucks. It’s exhausting, stressful, and it can do a number on your self-esteem. Even though you eventually finish most of the unpleasant tasks you put off, you pay dearly for having postponed them. It takes lots of extra energy to avoid doing something you know ...
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Managing interruptions at work. - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Lisa RezacEveryday interruptions at work can cause barriers preventing you from using your time effectively and, ultimately, can be a barrier to a successful work environment. Learning how to deal with interruptions at work can be quite a challenge. I recently read an article that showed ...
Views: 1365 - Relevancy, Cataloguing, and Planning: Effective Content Marketing 2013 - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Linda MentzerRelevant content is a fundamental requirement for any effective content marketing effort. In today’s business time is one of the major factor that every business men considered as the most precious commodity. The sentence implies that they need easy way to access all the information within their ...
Views: 966 - Learn to Write a Blog Post in 7 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from TJ PhilpottWhen you sit down to write a blog post do you sometimes lack direction in terms of what you need to do and when? Preparing content for your blog is something you'll need to do consistently so the more organized you are the easier it will be to prepare and post updates! Here is a 7 step ...
Views: 826 - Could You Work Through a Major Disruption? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Elaine QuinnMy husband and I were in New York City when Hurricane Sandy hit. Like thousands of others, we were without electricity – no lights, no TV, no Internet, no hot water, no heat and no elevator – for days. Fortunately, we were just visiting. We had no damage, no injuries, and it wasn’t critical that ...
Views: 1150 - Get More Done and Have Fun Doing It! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Elaine QuinnNot so long ago, when virtually all work product was cranked out the hard way – without automation or electronic gadgetry – performance standards and expectations were a lot different. Communication moved by interoffice mail, or snail mail, or telephone if you could catch someone at their desk. ...
Views: 1117 - Why You Get More Done As Deadlines Approach - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from TJ PhilpottFor anybody looking to get more done one surefire way, in most cases, is when you are confronted with a deadline to meet! Although this is NOT a 'strategy' recommended by this writer it has proven to be highly effective at increasing work efficiency due to the sense of urgency such situations ...
Views: 965 - Social Media Marketing, 2013: Titivating Trends, Replenishing Strategies - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Linda MentzerWe are just few weeks away from the New Year, and the business organizations have already started alarming for the better marketing strategies and how to make it success. Same for the social media websites also, as now in today’s era social media marketing is one of the trending tools to promote ...
Views: 1110 - Email Marketing Services Can Help You Reach Correct Prospects - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Alishaa singhThere are a number of software packages that allow you to design, write and track email campaigns and email marketing software, so it can not be so easier to tell your audience everything fromthe latest offers or the latest company news services and email marketing software.The use of email ...
Views: 900 - New Year 2013, All About Content Creation: 4 Killer Tips - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Linda MentzerAs 2012 coming to an end, it’s time to rouse you to a fresh start. Obviously as the time change, the strategy and the ways have to modify. As per the early forecast one thing is clear, the b2b lead generation in 2013 won’t be effective without proper content creation. So wake up guys, it’s time ...
Views: 921 - The Work from Home Real Life Balancing Act - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Heather DoeringWe all do it – sit down to help with homework, then the phone rings. We grab it, thinking it’ll be a 2 second call. 45 minutes later, the kids are frustrated, dinner’s not ready, the crisis you tried to avert by answering the phone has erupted into catastrophe, and you feel lousy. Or, it’s ...
Views: 1011 - 3 Ways to Cure Holiday Overwhelm at Work - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Joey FaucetteHas your to-do list grown overnight? Yes, it’s “the most wonderful time of the year”…and yet many of us miss the wonder of it all due to the overwhelm at work that accompanies the holidays. Here are 3 ways to cure your holiday overwhelm at work starting today: Focus on Positive ...
Views: 1167 - Three Unconscious Practices In Business Today - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Barry LipscombFew people would disagree when I say that our current business model is no longer working – and may, in fact, be broken. The debate begins, though, with trying to diagnose and then fix it. I propose there are three unconscious practices in business today that, if reversed, would result in a ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - Systems For Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Carrie GreeneMy clients tell me of a love/hate relationship with systems. The love part comes because systems make things easier. The results are predictable, you know what you need to do and know where all the things you need to do it are. The hate part comes because there is a belief (which I disagree ...
Views: 1391 - Have You Taken Your T.E.M.P. Lately? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Linda McCarrinHave You Taken Your T. E. M. P. Lately? I have a request of you…and a question. Think of a pursuit you have had simmering on the back burner…it’s been on the “To Do” list…it might even be as big a pursuit as to be in your “Bucket List.” In regards to that pursuit, I ask you…Have you ...
Views: 1199 - How to Make Your Boss Think You Are a Big Loss To His Company - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Lesley KnowlesConsidering the economic condition today, keeping a job can be a real struggle. You really need to be outstanding otherwise your chance of being laid off is high. It is like the survival of the fittest, as they say. If you do not shine and perform significantly better than others, you can ...
Views: 2391 - Clip an Image to Slice and Spice to the Illustration - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Atiqur SumonIn a designer’s jargon, to clip an image means removal of undesired entities from the frame in order to make the end result spellbound. There are many scenarios in which a portion or background is clipped right from commercial grounds to personal portraits. There are galore of image editing ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Five Easy Steps To Keep Your B2B Contact Database Clean And Effective - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Linda MentzerContact Database can decide the result. For any B2B marketers implementing a lead generation program can no less than a game of treat or trick. Marketers keep on drooling over the fact whether the attempt would be successful like a bag full of treat or a tricky game of open, bounce-back and ...
Views: 1560 - Work-Life Integration: Do Long Hours Equal Productivity? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Valencia RayIt seems to me that many people are short on time and long on things to do. This certainly was an issue of mine also at one time. What I learned during those years was that time wasn’t the issue as much as was energy and focus. Lack of clarity and reflection time often drain the brain. When ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - Conquering the Leadership Paradox - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonConquering the Leadership Paradox It happens all over the world, every day. Josie is a great performer. She is very good at her technical expertise, and for that she is rewarded with a promotion. Her supervisor calls her into her office and gives her the good news. Congratulations ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - What To Do When There Is Too Much To Do - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothIt seems like I have been in this situation too much lately. I know it's a seasonal thing often times. At the same time, it has felt like for the last few months or so I have been spinning, spinning and spinning some more. This is not to be whining. After all, it's what I have set up for myself. ...
Views: 1206 - Are You Wasting Your Space On Things That Are Not Profitable For You? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Carrie GreeneI went for a walk the other day and saw a squirrel gathering acorns for the upcoming winter. I was thinking about how much easier his life would be if only he could go to Target for all of his acorn needs. I pictured the sale Target would have in order to attract the squirrels and imagined ...
Views: 1519 - Why You Don't Do What You Know You Need to Do - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonMy teenage daughter had a book report due last week. She selected the book the first week of school and was so excited to read it. The book has over 800 pages. I raised my eyebrows when she first told me because although she enjoys reading she is not a voracious reader. For her that is a lot ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - Fuel, Focus, and Feedback — Essentials of Team Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Jane CranstonWhether you are leading a major initiative, trying to get your team to the next level, or attempting to corral a group of volunteers, there are three important steps every leader needs to apply to ensure a positive outcome and invested participants. They are the 3 Fs — fuel, focus, and ...
Views: 1363 - Content Marketing Effectiveness: Measuring Through Metrics - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Linda MentzerIf you want to lead your content marketing to the next level, then it’s very important to measure the performance. For every content marketer, metrics provide deep insights into how the content is performing. It gives a clear picture that how many people are consuming your content, and what they ...
Views: 1035 - Email Campaign: It’s Time to Push Start Button ! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Linda MentzerWith all the attention grabbing by social media websites it might seem insane to write something about email campaign. But the latest study by hubspot.com has raised tremendous questions on social media websites revealing the fact that 63% of B2B companies don’t get leads through social ...
Views: 1171 - Corporate Team Productivity Lessons from a Cow Farmer - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Valencia RayHigh-level productivity is a product of happiness—even in cows. There’s a lot of talk on the airwaves about innovation, productivity, employee engagement, and team building”…lots of talk. It’s really time for more action. I will say that I am seeing signs that people are finally realizing that ...
Views: 1063 - I am Not My Business Card - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonMy professional focus during my twenties and thirties was defining who I was as a professional woman. This entailed long days and weekends. It also required quite a bit of travel and for a few years 100% travel as a consultant. My career progressed along nicely. As I took on more and more ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - How Well Do You Deal with Interruptions? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Joey FaucetteI watched a bit of the last Presidential debate. Up until the point where the debate morphed into one big interruption. Interruptions intrude into political debates, marriage conversations (and other intimate activities if you have children at home), and your work flow. How well do you ...
Views: 1378 - Uses and Suitability of Flanged Immersion Heaters - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2012 from Jobco SmithFlanged immersion heaters consist of tubular U-shaped heating elements. These elements are attached to a wiring box by using joining methods such as welding or brazing. The wiring box of such a heater typically has a small flange on its side that can be bolted to a similar flange present on the ...
Views: 780 - How Your Bad Attitude Sabotages Your Success - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from TJ PhilpottHaving a bad attitude is the absolute worse way to approach any undertaking and is the best way to sabotage any chances of being successful! When consumed in self doubt or negative thinking any efforts you put forth will only be more difficult and less productive! In fact you need to ask ...
Views: 1003 - Decide to Decide! Learn to Become a Master Decision Maker - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Lisa MontanaroWe make decisions every day -- some trivial and some very important. Stop and ask yourself if you generally have issues with making these decisions. Do you fret over them? Does the idea or reality of making decisions freak you out? Well, if so, Decide to Decide! Becoming adept at decision ...
Views: 1439 - Mailing Lists: Update Me!! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Linda MentzerCommencing a B2B company is not that easy until and unless you have a wide range of list with full of information. But just having extensive lists would not help you out. As the trend is changing every day, you need to update your list also. It’s been seen that many of the B2B companies have ...
Views: 899 - Are You Most Productive on Tuesdays? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Janice RussellOn Monday, you are recovering from the weekend and you have emails, voicemails and tasks that have come in over the weekend. Plus, there are probably still some to-do’s from last week. On Friday, you anticipate the weekend and it is easy to get distracted from work. Thursday is almost ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Less Is Better - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffIs staying focused or getting motivated a lost cause in your home or office? Do you feel like you have lost the war even before the first shot is fired? In the world of Feng Shui this lack of motivation, inspiration and focus is a sign of blockage or stagnation in your physical environment. ...
Views: 1748(1 vote) - Understanding Free iPhone Templates - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Driscoll KoczelaThe use of internet has become joint in the recent world. This is attributed to the fact that most events in the new world are focused towards the use of internet. It is possible to learn, date, bank and carry out other objects online. This is improved by the fact that blogs and website have ...
Views: 773 - Holiday Productivity - Do It! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Julie JohnsonThere seem to be 2 schools of thought on holiday productivity. 1.Productivity goes down during the summer (and Christmas) months because people are winding down and taking holiday 2.Holidays are good for productivity because they give you a break, allow you to re-energise and be more ...
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