You can't call the police and file a report on today's topic, but it is one of the worst thefts that can happen in life. Time theft is stealth--it sneaks up on you. Don't let this happen to you! Today we need to be vigilant with our businesses. Every expense must be reviewed, even investments of your time and energy. Here are 6 areas for you to get under control this week and know you won't … [Read more...]
Reader Asks: How Can We Organize Paperwork For More Room and Keep Bills/Receipts in Order?
This week, Jennifer from Knoxville, Tennessee wrote us with a paper and space question: Hello. My parents are owners of a restaurant and I believe we have outgrown our little building how can we organize our paperwork to give us more room and to keep our bills and receipts in order? Jennifer: This problem comes up at least once in the life of every small business. Here are some things you can … [Read more...]
Organizing and Productivity News Headlines
Don't have time to surf the net for the latest organizing and productivity news? No problem! Keep reading to see some of the latest headlines and blog posts on the net. Leadership Turning bosses into leadersAppleton Post Crescent"That's the way he ran his business and at one point, the Herman Miller Furniture Company was the most productive corporation in the United … [Read more...]
It Is More Than OK To Hit the Delete Key – Learn How Now
Hit the DELETE Key Often! With the ever-increasing amounts of electronic mail that we get, it is OK to hit the delete key. I have found, however, that there are many people that are uncomfortable with that action. Today I will share how one client and I worked through her barrage of emails to put systems in place and manage a backlog of 1,000s of emails. "Stephanie, I'm so glad that you're … [Read more...]
Can You Manage Your Time? Read – Learn the Secret – Then Weigh In On the Conversation
I have prospects contact me all of the time asking me to help them with their time management. Of course, we want to help them too! Today there are so many different things that we have on our lists to do. How do we get it all done? Why is it that some people seem to get more done than others? Are they smarter? Not really. They just know the secret. You … [Read more...]
Self-Discipline and Productivity – How to Build Self-Discipline
I have to admit, this is not a topic I write about very often, but it is very much worth mentioning. Yet, self-discipline is necessary for any business owner to have success. Why don't I write about self-discipline? Well, it is scary for people (me included sometimes!) Many people instantly start feeling guilty when they think of their own self-discipline. Is that you? Today, I share some … [Read more...]
How to Use the DART System to Get Through Your Paper Piles
So, do you experience this.... You walk into your office and you say to yourself, "Today is the day!" You are excited and you say, "I am going to get this place organized and I'm not leaving until it is done!" Then... you pick up the first piece of paper, look at it, say, "Hmm, well... I'll look at that later." and you put it down. You pick up the second piece of paper, look at it, say, "Oh good … [Read more...]
Do You Actually READ Your Magazines, or Just Make Piles? Here are some Tips To Get the Info You Want!
One of the things that I hear from my clients all of the time is that they desperately want to get to their magazines, but they end up in piles instead. I mean, there is good info in there, right?! I can't let them go because I might miss something. Does that happen to you too? Today, I'll share a few techniques to help you manage that reading pile! … [Read more...]
Electronic Planners are Not for Everyone – Paper Planners are Great Too
Electronic planners are the thing of today, but are they for you? PDA, Palm, iPhone, Blackberry and more.... Now, I have to admit, I love my AT&T Tilt smart phone. I use it for SO much, but I also know that there are just as many people that don't function well with the electronic stuff. … [Read more...]
Learn 5 Secrets to Put Procrastination Off Until Tomorrow
"I can’t help it! I was born to procrastinate." That was the statement I heard when talking with a new client about a week ago. So I asked her, "Are you happy with your procrastination? Does it serve you well?" “No!” she exclaimed. “That is why I called you. I’m missing important deadlines and my co-workers and family are fed up with me." Do these statements resonate with you? If so, then … [Read more...]
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