Warm weather is coming, and we are probably planning for some time away to recharge our batteries. It's not easy for Small Business Owners to go on vacation, though. We have to do a little planning to make sure our work doesn't come with us. Today I am talking about seven easy tasks to do before actually going on a mini vacation. First, let's define what a mini vacation is. A mini vacation is taking off on Friday and Monday, creating a four-day weekend. While it doesn't seem like a lot … [Read more...] about 7 Easy Tasks To Do Before Going on a Mini Vacation
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Business Owner Interview featuring Nancy from OnTask Organizing
This month's fabulous small business owner interview series features Nancy Haworth from On Task Organizing. Read more about how she made her business a success. Tell us about your business and when you started. Founded in 2012, On Task Organizing’s professional organizing services help clients to declutter, organize and simplify their lives. Services include hands-on home organizing in the Raleigh, NC area, virtual organizing elsewhere, do-it-yourself organizing consultations, time … [Read more...] about Business Owner Interview featuring Nancy from OnTask Organizing
Spring Cleaning Digital Files Like a Rockstar
Are you planning on doing spring cleaning soon? Spring cleaning digital files for your small business, that is. It's easy for us to neglect this area in our personal life, who cares if my password hasn't been changed in years and my contact list is so outdated it has my previous career's coworkers in it. But, in your business, it does matter. It helps with productivity, finding things easier, referencing things easier. The bottom line is that it saves you money and time. Below are … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning Digital Files Like a Rockstar
5 Tips on How to Make Your Office Productive
Tuesday is said to be the most productive day of the week. With the Monday morning meetings behind you and your priorities set for the week, Tuesdays are usually the most productive day. But it doesn't have to be. This post talks about 5 tips on how to make your small business office productive every single day, not just on Tuesdays. 5 Tips to make your Office More Productive Start each day with a list of things to do in priority order. You can use letters or numbers to prioritize your … [Read more...] about 5 Tips on How to Make Your Office Productive
Business Owner Interview with Seana from The Seana Method
Starting a business can be hard, but getting some useful tips will save you time and reduce stress in the long run. This month’s “Fabulous Small Business Owner Interview” guest is Seana Turner from The Seana Method. Seana and I met through a Facebook Group for Organizer Bloggers several years ago. She is wonderful and very knowledgeable about getting people organized. Let’s see what Seana can teach us from her experience owning a business. Tell us about your business and when you … [Read more...] about Business Owner Interview with Seana from The Seana Method
Creative Tips to Make Engaging Holiday Greetings Images
There are many holidays through 2021 that you may want to wish your colleagues and customers a happy holiday on social media. So, this post will help you with various engaging holiday greetings images to share with your followers. The list below is the main holidays that take place through 2021. 2021 Holidays and Dates New Year's Day 1/1/2021Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1/18/2021Chinese New Year 2/1/2021Groundhog Day 2/2/2021Valentine's Day 2/14/2021President's Day 2/15/2021Mardi Gras … [Read more...] about Creative Tips to Make Engaging Holiday Greetings Images
Questions to Make Your Office More Organized When Business Grows
As a small business grows, we tend to adapt our current procedures to our new larger company. However, this thought may not work because larger companies work differently than smaller companies. For example, the invoicing process will need to change and take more time if you don't update the system when you have more clients to invoice. A solution to this issue is to use a software package, like QuickBooks or QuickBooks Online, instead of invoicing with Microsoft Word document … [Read more...] about Questions to Make Your Office More Organized When Business Grows
Great Last Minute Business Gift Ideas for Anyone
Whether you have forgotten to give a gift to a client, an employee, or an associate, there are many easy gifts you can find at the last minute. Here are some great affordable last-minute gift ideas from Amazon.com (affiliate) to help. By ordering them online and having them shipped directly to the person, you are saving yourself loads of time as well. First, think about what that person likes. Do they like chocolate chip cookies? Are they a fan of healthy food? Do you love a good cup of … [Read more...] about Great Last Minute Business Gift Ideas for Anyone
Taking Risk Quotes to motivate you to take action
As small business owners, we all take risks on a regular basis. Since it's the summer and we are all relaxing, regrouping, and taking vacations, I decided to talk about risk-taking. We may not like to take risks especially if we are doing well. But, as the business grows, taking the time and reviewing and assessing different future projects is necessary for the wellness of the business. Here are 5 quotes to help realize the importance of taking risks. We are all fearful of some degree of … [Read more...] about Taking Risk Quotes to motivate you to take action
