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It’s officially summertime and vacation season.
Business owners often have a tough time traveling on two fronts. First, there is often a sense that they are responsible for so many things that there is no way that they can truly shut down. Then there’s the other side of the coin… the sense ... Views: 1482
It is time to put the winter doldrums behind us and step into spring. After your ritual spring cleaning, you may want to add some things to spice up your décor. Here are three great hacks to give your home that refreshing spring vibe:
Potted Plants
Nothing says springtime like green plants ... Views: 1478
The 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: 1475
Overwhelmed
Moving from ‘Overwhelm’ to Satisfaction
I found myself in overwhelm once, when I had a legal problem I knew nothing about, a friend coming to stay for a week, a deadline with a proposal for a company I had never worked for before, and a social event to attend that evening and had ... Views: 1469
How many of us have heard the old familiar phrase, "The shoemaker's children always go without shoes?" This phrase has become synonymous with almost anyone neglecting his or her own business. We are all guilty of it now and again. We get so busy working in the business that we forget to 'mind ... Views: 1465
As a leading time management expert, I’m often asked what are the top mistakes I see people make, so they can get an idea of where to start and how much these issues impact their own lives. Readers, clients and editors alike are often astounded by how quickly they can regain control and, too, ... Views: 1464
Today is a fresh start.
Every day, as they say, is a fresh start.
Only sometimes it doesn't feel that way, does it?
Too often it seems as though you'll never reach your goals - especially the ones that matter to you the most.
It seems like your goals and dreams are still out there in ... Views: 1463
Security is a prime concern the world over. Homes and shops are equipped with state-of-art surveillance systems that include: cameras, monitors, recorders, and cabling to name just a few needs.
Before buying a surveillance camera and its peripherals you need to evaluate your needs and study the ... Views: 1462
This sounds a little strange but having the right people doing the right jobs can have a powerful impact on your bottom line and how effective you and your organization is in getting the job done.
Right now I’m personally caught in the classic dilemma of starting a new business and having to ... Views: 1462
Learning how to get motivated is something that would save many a lot of wasted time and would definitely help boost their feeling of well being. There is no doubt the sense of accomplishment helps boost your spirits but often a lack of motivation keeps us from experiencing this euphoric ... Views: 1462
Where can you use the 80/20 rule in your work and life?
In one part of my life I work as a consultant in the public sector. In another I work as a coach; with both life coaching and corporate clients. I also have other businesses in completely unrelated fields including pet supplies, ... Views: 1461
We all have obligations or commitments to fulfill on a daily basis, but sometimes it’s tough just to gain the motivation to do what needs to be done. Let’s face it, we could blame these distractions on anything from technology to adult ADHD, but productivity really comes down to us and the work ... Views: 1460
Typically businesses will create lots of paperwork, and keeping that under control can be a big job. Often paperwork issues within an organisation will go unnoticed. There are many benefits of having an organised office, one of which is productivity, this can be achieved by having a storage ... Views: 1459
There 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: 1458
Have you ever noticed time seems to speed up this time of year? And our calendars get squeezed every which way with commitments to attend parties, dinners, and social obligations. AND not only do we have social obligations, but we have to find time to shop for gifts, time to get our nails done, ... Views: 1458
There are many ways to be perpetually miserable. Although we are all vastly different in many ways, we share common themes around the subject of misery. In fact, misery is a pattern than emerges in many people's lives far too often. I've outlined some manifestations of misery here and filed them ... Views: 1456
Salespeople love referrals. They’re the sincerest form of compliment and a remarkably cost-effective route to new business.
The idea of attracting referrals is so popular that sales trainers who bill themselves as referral gurus make fortunes promoting magical systems that supposedly deliver ... Views: 1455
There is no doubt that bathrooms play a significant part in how a house looks and what it’s valued. Whether you are building a new bathroom or renovating it, there’s no denying the fact that attractive bathroom tiling in Melbourne is one of the most important aspects to consider. If you want ... Views: 1455
For the purpose of applying machine-readable characters to a card for a long time, plastic card embossing is the only possible way. On the back side of the card, the single characters are “stamped” and hence they are visible on the front side as embossed or heightened characters.
Plastic ... Views: 1454
Most would think that with the advent of technology, all the new gadgets and devices, we would drastically free up tons of time! Our productivity may certainly have increased but managing time is still the elusive goal. I doubt there are many people who can claim that they don’t know what it ... Views: 1450
A common question asked by many business leaders and entrepreneurs is "How do I create innovations in my business?" Most people asking this question are looking to expand an existing business or launch a new product or service. I have created the acronym IDEA to describe a system for creating ... Views: 1449
Yesterday, I made a big mess. I was trying to be Superwoman and get everything done. Instead, I slowed myself down and am still cleaning up today. What does multitasking cost us?
Before we explore that, here’s a cautionary, humorous, real-life tale. Last night, I had fun plans on the town – ... Views: 1448
There are times in our career that we need to take a hard look at how we do business and figure out if it’s time to make changes to get ahead. Why make changes at all?
A blurred vision of the future, lack of productivity, ineffectiveness or the inability to get things done can be the ... Views: 1446
Sow a thought, reap an act; Sow an act, reap a habit;
Sow a habit, reap a character; Sow a character, reap a destiny.
--Anonymous
When my doctor told me, “You need heart surgery immediately,” I thought it was the end. Of course, he was trying to communicate that a successful operation would ... Views: 1445
Kenyan Tenders
Today Kenya has grown to be one of the most aspiring business hubs which contribute to the growth of business entrepreneurs in the country. There are a number of free tenders in Kenya which can be obtained through the internet and the electronic media. All other relevant ... Views: 1444
Is there even a dinner table anymore? Could this be one of the reasons our kids have difficulty with creative problem-solving? Never mind our kids…I’m hearing from employers that their employees, especially in the 18-to-30 age range, lack creative ideas and have poor decision-making, and ... Views: 1443
2013 came and there are a lot of talks regarding the rise and fall of trends that would dominate the B2B marketing space. Out of these one of the trends that have created the maximum buzz is Content Marketing. Most B2B marketers who for long have depended upon SEO or pay-per-click ads are ... Views: 1441
Many people tend to take time management for granted and it is not hard to do at all. If we do not manage out time well though we will not accomplish our goals we originally set out to do. How many times to we set or plan to accomplish a list of goals just before the beginning of the week and ... Views: 1440
Contact 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: 1440
Can anyone question the importance of content in the current social media frenzy? Even two of the most popular social networks revolving around visual content, have not ben spared from this. While there is not much data about what content performs best in these platforms as both Instagram and ... Views: 1440
You have already been using the Google search field, or maybe it’s Yahoo’s search field, for years now. And generally you probably have it open ready to go while using other programs. Here are ways you can reduce your number of clicks, and of course, save you time in the process just by using ... Views: 1439
We all do it. We put it off. Push it back. Wait. Hope. Agonize. And in the eleventh hour, at the last moment, or when we just can't stand to live with it any longer, we finally get it done! This is the anatomy of procrastination.
Procrastination is one of the biggest dream killers out ... Views: 1438
Good leaders must possess the ability to effectively communicate to superiors, subordinates, and peers. Responsive leaders must not only be able to communicate effectively, they must be able to communicate in a timely manner with clear purpose and intent.
A leader must possess the ability ... Views: 1435
Each and every one of us possesses creative intelligence most of which is likely untapped and therefore unused. Whether it is a preoccupation with our busy lives or sheer laziness thinking outside the box is something most of us do not do enough of. Nonetheless these creative resources still ... Views: 1433
Every working individual spends nearly 30-40 hours a week in their office so the very least they will want is a clean and hygienic environment in the office. But contrary to perception,office cleaning in Dandenong is different from domestic cleaning; you can’t possibly use the same techniques to ... Views: 1432
Have you ever returned to your office after time away to find where you left off and what priorities you are working had escaped your memory?
I have. Too many times before I learned this...
Before I share the answer, come and experience my journey to the answer.
A year or so ago, I was ... Views: 1431
I started writing online about 5 years ago. I was so ignorant then of how to blog or find writing jobs that, in hindsight, I lost out on a lot of stuff I could have been doing like growing a brand and building up personal sites as well as adding to my portfolio. I wouldn't call it wasted time, ... Views: 1431
What if the reason why we are currently experiencing an economic crisis is because there are too many 'get rich' schemes ripping people off or products being sold that are not quality or do not provide value? How can they get away with it? Maybe it is time for those 'advantage takers' to step ... Views: 1431
Learning to work smarter is especially important for internet marketers when summertime comes around! The reason for this is that it is very hard to stay motivated with all the outdoor activity the summer months offer people! With that in mind internet marketers can cut down dramatically on the ... Views: 1431
Have you ever had the feeling of having so much to do that your head spins, your energy feels drained and all action just stands still?
Here's why: most of us have been taught to approach our tasks from only a head point of view. There's great productivity power in engaging your energy as a ... Views: 1427
Laminate flooring(LF) and bamboo flooring(BF) are both of wood flooring. But they have their own features.
1. Abrasion resistance
LF is strong abrasion resistant. AC4 and AC5 rating LF can be used for heavy commercial purpose. It can be used in many high traffic indoor places such as gymnasium ... Views: 1426
An Ever-Growing Gap Between Managers And Employees In The Information Age
By
William Cottringer
When we first started on the path of the Information Age in the early eighties, we had no earthly idea where it was going to take us. Ironically, here in 2014, we still don’t know the answer ... Views: 1425
Productivity is a multi-billion dollar business so it should be easy to cross things off your to-do list. For the most part the tasks that are on our lists are not difficult, yet it’s as if an invisible force stops you from implementing.
We’re full of excuses. Some of the excuses are more ... Views: 1423
There’s only one thing I hate worse than mopping the floors…
…and that’s dealing with the endless emails that come into my inbox.
I’m not talking about the stupid once-in-a-lifetime-do-it-right-now-or-die kinds of emails, I’m talking about the legitimate things you need to deal with. ... Views: 1421
The best Software QA Testing service assures the great quality of software or application to be launched. It is essential to assure the product is widely accepted by its users and provide great returns to the company. However, some business owners look at this process as an additional cost and ... Views: 1421
I don't know how to say this any clearer: But most people are lazy. (Not you, of course, I am talking about other people who are reading this article.)
And being lazy is part of human nature. A body at rest; stays at rest… a body in motion yada, yada, yada…
Anyway, the reason I am asking ... Views: 1421