Yesterday I asked you how organized your business was. Did you consider your answer? Today I'll share a thought on how you can move yourself to a business more organized. Develop a Team! Develop a Team! Even the most organized business owner needs help. That help can come in the form of employees or other outsourced help. You cannot be an expert in everything, and if you try; you will … [Read more...]
How Organized Is Your Business – Part 1
According to the Small Business Administration small businesses make up more than 99.7 percent of all employees. Add to that the latest figures that show small businesses create 75% of the net new jobs in our economy and you can see how important small businesses are. Small Business Owners have a very challenging job. Many small business owners go into an industry because it matches their … [Read more...]
Just Say NO!
Did you know that saying "No" can actually be doing a favor for the person you are talking to? No really! It can!! Keep reading for more ideas on how to manage your time by saying "no." Consider this Situation You are swamped. You are having difficulty getting things done that are already on your plate, when a good colleague contacts you about an organization that means a lot to you. They are … [Read more...]
Getting Things Done! The Stress Free Way!
Is it possible to really live a life that is stress free and focused on what matters? It is! But you have to be willing to make some choices along the way. How do you even know if you are focusing correctly? How do you know that you are defining things the "right" way. You cannot live your priorities if you don't know what they are. A few days ago I talked about one way to think about priorities, … [Read more...]
What are Your Real Priorities?
So many people, when they think of clutter, think of piles of stuff laying all over the place, but we can clutter up our schedules and life choices too. As you are determining your goals, start with identifying your priorities. If your goals are not aligned with the things that are truly important to you, then, what is the point? I realize that sounds simplistic, but for many it is an exercise … [Read more...]
Better Business Bureau’s Torch Awards – Calahan Solutions Selected as a Finalist!
We are thrilled! I just opened my mail today to learn that we are a finalist in the Better Business Bureau's Torch Awards. The BBB Torch Award was created to recognize a firm whose business practices and related activities exemplify the BBB's mission of promoting, through self-regulation, the highest standards of business ethics and conduct. Candidates for the 2008 Better Business Bureau … [Read more...]
Alternatives to Annual Resolutions (that Don’t Work)
New Year's Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It's a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. This year, do something a little different. Set inspired new year goals rather than resolutions. Oftentimes when we make new year's resolutions on December 31, they … [Read more...]
Does Your Business Have What It Takes to Go Long Term?
According to the Small Business Administration small businesses make up more than 99.7 percent of all employees. Add to that the latest figures that show small businesses create 75% of the net new jobs in our economy and you can see how important small businesses are. Small Business Owners have a very challenging job. Many go into an industry because it matches their passion or is something … [Read more...]
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