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How to Achieve a Viable Outcome?

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Stephen Filed Under: Accountable, OfficeTime, Stephen Dodd, Time Management, Time Management Tips, time tracking, Time Tracking Software, Timing Tagged With: OfficeTime, productivity, small business, small business solutions, Stephen Dodd, Time Tracking

When dealing with business or even personal issues, there are many factors that could contribute to a great outcome. It is extremely important to start with a laser clear statement on what the outcome is that you want. Surrender to the fact that there will always be external issues beyond your control, whether for your project at hand, or your day-to-day workflow, or just life in general. The key to success in all of these areas is to not lose control and forget what you specifically want to achieve. Stay on track!

Newsflash: Cause-Related Marketing Is Not Philanthropy!

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Stephen Filed Under: Decision Making, Marketing, OfficeTime, Planning, Productivity, Small Business, Stephen Dodd, Successful Business, Time Management Tagged With: Decision Making, Marketing, OfficeTime, productivity, profits, Stephen Dodd, Time Management

Cause marketing or cause-related marketing refers to a type of marketing involving the cooperative efforts of a for-profit business and a non-profit organization for mutual benefit. Make no mistake, cause marketing differs widely from corporate giving philanthropy.

Your Next Time Saving Device: Self-Driving Cars?

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Stephen Filed Under: Google, iRobot, Stephen Dodd, Successful Business, Technology, Time Management, time tracking, Timing Tagged With: OfficeTime, productivity, Stephen Dodd, Time Tracking Software

Google’s not so secret plot to take over the world has given us yet another glimpse into the future. Feel free to join me as we enter the Jetson Age. Rumors of self-driving cars have been leaked through the grapevine for several years now, with whispers of cars adapting a new sort of cruise control feature. Driverless cars reminiscent of those Audi space machines that Will Smith takes into high-speed chases in iRobot have flooded the minds of science fiction enthusiasts.

Virtual Meetings – Savings, Benefits and Etiquette

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Stephen Filed Under: Business conferences, Conferencing, OfficeTime, Stephen Dodd, Time Management, Time Management Tips, time tracker, Time Tracking Software Tagged With: Conferencing, OfficeTime, small business, small business solutions, Stephen Dodd, Time Management, Time Management Tips, Time Tracker

Videoconferencing has become widespread with the advent of FaceTime, and Skype and other visual phone systems. But outside of calling your friend at the airport, or “Skyping,” a relative across the country, how can videoconferencing affect your business? And what is the professional videoconferencing etiquette?

Your Newsletter / Ezine – What are the risks? What are the benefits?

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Stephen Filed Under: NewsLetter, OfficeTime, Planning, Productivity, Small Business, Stephen Dodd, Successful Business, Successful Leader, Time Management, Time Management Tips Tagged With: NewsLetter, Office Time, OfficeTime, organization, productivity, small business, small business solutions, Stephen Dodd, Time Management, Time Management Tips

It’s very likely that you already receive countless “Newsletter” emails from various sources, perhaps daily. In fact, some of these you probably find very annoying. Have you already decided that you would rather NOT include a newsletter in your company’s repertoire of online communication? Especially since you already provide your audience with a plethora of useful info through other social media – like Facebook, Twitter and maybe even YouTube?

Business Letter- Format & Template

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Stephen Filed Under: Decision Making, OfficeTime, Planning, Productivity, Small Business, Stephen Dodd, Successful Business, Successful Leader, Time Management Tips, time tracking, work issues Tagged With: OfficeTime, productivity, small business, small business solutions, Stephen Dodd, Time Management

Here are your business letter essentials, keep in mind this is a skeletal version of a proper business letter format, there is room for personalization in your letter depending on your familiarity with the recipient. But, you can’t learn to multiply before you understand how to add.

Handshake: Importance and Etiquette

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Stephen Filed Under: Business conferences, Commitment, Decision Making, Likeable Leader, OfficeTime, Small Business, Stephen Dodd, Successful Business, Successful Leader, Time Management, work issues Tagged With: Business Handshake, OfficeTime, small business, small business solutions, Stephen Dodd, Time Tracking

As Will Rogers said, “You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.” What could possibly be the key to a good first impression? Without any doubt, it is the firm, respectable handshake. For individuals trying to enter the workforce, a good first impression can often be an influential factor in getting your foot in the door.

When You Can’t Beat Your To-Do List…

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Stephen Filed Under: OfficeTime, Planning, Productivity, Productivity Booster, Stephen Dodd, Time Management Tips, time tracker, Time Tracking Clients, Time Wasters Tagged With: OfficeTime, organization, small business solutions, Stephen Dodd, Time Management, Time Tracking

Do you frequently feel overwhelmed and you never seem to have anything accomplished? Then, you are busy but not productive. If you are not making progress on mission-critical tasks and projects, you are maybe too busy but not productive. You will never get to the bottom of your to-do list. Reality check; some things are going to not get done and some things are going to be late.

Business Cards: What Should Be Included?

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Stephen Filed Under: Freelancing, Likeable Leader, OfficeTime, Planning, Productivity, Small Business, Stephen Dodd, Successful Business, Successful Leader, Technology, work issues Tagged With: OfficeTime, productivity, small business, small business solutions, Stephen Dodd

In an ever shrinking world, where everyone is connected via the web, independent business people are faced with a plethora of challenges. They must separate themselves from thousands of competitors, and second, they need to remain relevant. Business cards may seem counterintuitive, in a world where we can find seemingly endless information on our smart phones or computers. However, this old-school data exchange remains effective in making and continuing a good first impression – hopefully leading to more business, or even a job or career.

The Size of Your E-List is Not Everything.

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Stephen Filed Under: Email Marketing, Productive, Small Business, Social Media, Stephen Dodd, Successful Business, Successful Leader, Technology, Telecommuting, work issues Tagged With: OfficeTime, small business, small business solutions, Social Media, Stephen Dodd, Time Management Tips

When it comes to list size, while numbers are definitely a huge plus, you can produce results even when your e-mail list is not large. Creativity is the catalyst that turns the situation around. Attitude is the mortar that will keep the bricks together. Arm yourself. Ready?

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