Working from home is a very popular modern phenomenon. People lean towards the freedom and this desired feeling of independence from the office cubicles. For too many years people didn’t have any alternative to the usual office work and had to follow the dress code, come to work at 9 AM and leave around 6…
10 Awesome Productivity Tips
At OfficeTime, we focus a lot on helping our customers become more productive by tracking and analyzing their time. We came across this article in Entrepreneur with 50 great productivity tips. To respect your time, we thought we’d share 10, but please feel free to follow the link to read the rest when you have…
The Art of the Out-of-Office Reply
In our recent survey, “Email” again reined supreme as the Top Time Killer. With Summer wrapping up, many of us are getting in our final vacations, which means we may have a scary amount of emails awaiting our return. Of course, you likely turn on an automatic Out-of-Office reply message which may stem the…
Getting Through a Busy Day With No Sleep
We all know the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. Lack of sleep can cause anxiety, irritability and affect your ability to retain information, all impairing your productivity. But as all busy entrepreneurs know, sometimes getting a full night of shut-eye just isn’t possible. This Entrepreneur Magazine article offers some tips for powering…
Are You Lost To The Process Of Time Management?
A curious introductory tip, Peter put things into perspective beyond the 9-5 perspective. Choose 5 things that you want to focus on for the year, and spend 95% of your time focused on them. This is a great way to get a grasp on what really matters, as well as come to terms with how you wish to spend your time.
The Importance of Time Management in Achieving a Work-Life Balance
Discipline is the key to success; “excuse” is the enemy. Do you want to always live under pressure and jeopardize your success, happiness and most importantly your health? Record the activities (beginners do this daily-if seasoned, you can plan weekly or even monthly) in writing and let your accountability partner know.
It Is Time to Quit!
Quit blaming Time for your lack of Productivity. Everyone is given the same number of hours every day. The poor do not get fewer hours; the rich are not blessed with extra. Einstein did not invent more time for himself, and no one can save time for another day. And don’t beat yourself up, we all have committed the crime of wasting time.
Do you have Mission Statement?
An important aspect of the Mission Statement for you to consider is whether to emphasize your long-term goals, what you expect for the future, or short- term goals, meaning where your company is now heading. A long-term statement should be a broader view, which will outlast immediate changes. For the short-term you should expect to revise your statement periodically as your company grows and evolves. An outdated Mission Statement can have a negative impact on your business.
Are These Items on Your New Year’s Marketing Plan?
I believe that after you have crunched the numbers and discovered what is working and what is not, you’ve made an entire set of New Year’s resolutions that will move your business to new plateau. How many of these resolutions are related to your Marketing Plan for the 2014? You definitely need to adjust, alter and adopt your marketing strategy to meet the ever changing markets, what is moving the business ahead and what did not have any effect on the progress.