No matter if you are a one-person show or you have a business that has many employees unless you have business processes in place, you may find the business growing "out of control." The activity of organizing and writing down key activities and when they need to get done is critical to your ability to grow your business and thrill your customers. I have found that many business owners do one of … [Read more...]
What is Your Done List Telling You? A different take on the to-do list.
Have you ever considered looking at your "Done List"? Did you even know you had one? You do! We frequently talk about to-do lists and planning, but you often don't hear us talk about those things that you complete. Today I'll share some thoughts on why that is so very important to your ability to meet your goals and get things done. Lately, I have been watching on Facebook, Twitter, and … [Read more...]
Don’t Strangle Your Reminders!
The other day, I sent out a tip update on Twitter: StephCalahan (Stephanie LH Calahan) Lists, notes, alarm clocks, software w/ reminder functionality all are valuable tools to help you stay on task. Use them as much as possible Then, my Twitter buddy Nicole replied: BizFinanceForum (Nicole Fende) @StephCalahan I do try. My question - how do I keep from wanting to strangle my reminders? What a … [Read more...]
My Theme this Year: Decisive Productive Action
Do you have a theme for 2011? At the beginning of the year, I read a number of blog posts and articles from people that said they would pick anywhere from 1 to 5 words to focus their year. I have been doing this for the past few years and have found that it works really well. 2011 = DECISIVE PRODUCTIVE ACTION Your Thoughts Are The Catalyst “Watch your thoughts, for they become words.Watch your … [Read more...]
Make Your Resolutions/Goals From a Client Perspective and Grow Your Business (the 3 Ss)
Every year at this time we start to think about how the current year has progressed and what we want to do in the upcoming year. The new year brings new hope for your small business! Unfortunately, somewhere in the back of your mind you realize that the resolutions you have made in the past were not always realized. Somehow, they got sucked up by your every day busy life. I have often said that … [Read more...]
Increase Productivity: Focus on What You CAN Control – Free Yourself From Feeling Overwhelmed/Stressed
It seems the more people I talk to, the more I hear about stress, frustration and the inability to concentrate due to overwhelm. I hear it from my networking partners, clients and readers. You either have too much to do, interruptions plague your day, too much work, other people putting pressure on you and more. The good news is that there is something we can do about it. Focus on What You … [Read more...]
Your Priorities – Take the Quiz and See How You Do
The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. ~ Stephen Covey I hear it all of the time from my business colleagues and clients. "I don't have time!" It is true that we are busier than ever. It seems that the more tools and tricks we get, the more we have to do and the less time we have to do it. I read somewhere recently that we get done in 14-15 … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Organizing Your Home-Based Business
Home based businesses are more than a passing fade. In fact, they continue to grow in numbers. According to the Small Business Administration: Small businesses make up more than 99.7 percent of all employees. The latest figures show that small businesses create 75% of the net new jobs in our economy. Home-based businesses account for 53% of all small businesses. 24 million Americans are … [Read more...]
Create a Work Environment That Enhances Your Goals
I'm out on Twitter meeting new and interesting people all of the time. A while back @GinaParris and I connected. She is a great business coach and all-around entertaining person. Anyway, I was out on her blog the other day and saw this video showing her very unique desk setup and I wanted to share it with you. Check out the video and tell me what you think. Your environment and how it is … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Yeah/Yuckie List? Maybe You Should
I'm sure you are thinking, "Stephanie has lost her mind!" A Yeah/Yuckie list? That sounds like something kids would do and maybe it is, but today, we're going to talk about why you might want to make one of your own. A Yeah/Yuckie list is a thought process you can go through to help you determine if you are spending your time wisely. A while back I did a survey and setting priorities came … [Read more...]
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