How often do you estimate a project will take 15 minutes? Then, it actually takes an hour? These days tasks take longer because there are so many distractions that could and will happen while doing the tasks. For example, if you are assigning posts in your Hootsuite account to post later on that week, and then, while doing research for those posts, you get preoccupied and go to another site, which then takes you to another site, and another. An hour or two later, you get back to posting to your … [Read more...] about How to Improve Your Project Time Estimation
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Ways To Share The Love – Affordable Holiday Thank You Gifts
When I started my business, my funds for holiday gifts were very small. So, because of this, I had to decide a way to give thank you gifts that were affordable for my growing business. If you just started your business, here are some holiday thank you gift tasks and tips for your clients that won't break the bank. First, determine what you want to give to your clients/employees and what the budget will be. Pick a gift that your recipients will really enjoy. Here are some ideas on what to offer … [Read more...] about Ways To Share The Love – Affordable Holiday Thank You Gifts
10 Creative Ways to Use Sticky Notes In Your Small Business
Sticky notes or 3M Post-its(R) are more useful than just creating beautiful murals displayed on high-rise windows in NYC and for helping kids learn to spell. They can be used effectively in your business. This post will talk about creative ways to use sticky notes to make your business more productive. You may be wondering why do I need sticky notes for my business. Well, there's something about real paper that makes us either want to take action to remove the clutter or get so frustrated … [Read more...] about 10 Creative Ways to Use Sticky Notes In Your Small Business
How To Create An Outstanding Workplace
Working in a productive office, makes anyone feel in control of their lives and tasks that need to be done. So this week, I will discuss how to create an outstanding workplace for your employees. Creating an outstanding workplace Have a written process and procedure for every position in your company. This tip will describe the critical actions to take for different scenarios. It also helps new employees to show how the process works and what their responsibilities involve. … [Read more...] about How To Create An Outstanding Workplace
Small Business Stress Management Tips
It's not easy being a small business owner. We need to wear many hats. We need to manage individuals and daily tasks while working on getting our business to the next level. We also need to look at the big picture and make sure tasks are running smoothly while dealing with the smaller important administrative tasks. It can be quite stressful, don't you think? Here are small business stress management tips I have found that helped me with my stress level: Tip 1: Write down your tasks and how … [Read more...] about Small Business Stress Management Tips
8 Productivity Tips to Master Your Business Day
How often do you get distracted throughout the day? It could be talking or working with clients, doing updates on websites, problems with the computer, and various other things that can make your day go off the rails in productivity. As small business owners, we need to be productive in our day. If we lack productivity, it will not only affect our company, but it will also affect our income. And, you don't want that do you? Here are 8 productivity tips to make your business day more … [Read more...] about 8 Productivity Tips to Master Your Business Day
Questions I Ask Myself When Managing My Time
Managing my time has become an art form. It has taken over 20 years and is still a work in progress. I have been able to control my time to the 15-minute time slot. It wasn't an easy road though. It took time and focus on keeping me on schedule. Keep in mind that I do not have a strict plan. That is the point of being self-employed, isn't it? I can adjust my schedule as needs arise. I also have clients that are flexible with me and only have a few on-site clients that need me there a few … [Read more...] about Questions I Ask Myself When Managing My Time
6 Ways To Reduce Wasted Time in Your Small Business
Imagine this, while working at your desk, you realize you need to go to the filing cabinet in the other room. You have gone there at least 2 to 3 times already today. And, return to your desk to start work again. Then in a few minutes, you need to print something that takes you, yet still, away from your office to get the print out that is in another room. Do you see what is happening here? You are wasting a lot of precious time taking away from your focus on the task at hand. Wouldn't it be … [Read more...] about 6 Ways To Reduce Wasted Time in Your Small Business
How to Organize Your Seasonal Summer Business Before Busy Season
Some years ago, I worked with a food truck business owner who would have super busy summers, and we found that it was tough for them to stay organized when they were going from event to event all in one weekend. So, to help them, there were several tips we implemented. 5 Tips To Organize Your Seasonal Summer Business Create a list of events needed for the entire season. This time of year is the best time to schedule those upcoming events. Keep a list of the yearly events you take … [Read more...] about How to Organize Your Seasonal Summer Business Before Busy Season
