Authenticity has a much larger role in a businesses success than most people think. Being authentic is being true to yourself and your business’ core values. In this age of digital media, consumers are in control of which brands they will promote, and which will be discarded.
What’s killing Your Time? OfficeTime Announces 2014’s “Top 10 Time Killers”
In its third annual “Top Time Killers” survey, OfficeTime asked over 1,300 people – mostly freelancers, small business owners and other professionals – about how much time they spend on a variety of activities during the workday. For the third year straight, the “Top Time Killer” is email, but this year Meetings rose from 5th place to a very close 2nd place finish.
I never worry that I’m leaving money on the table because I’ve left my time unbilled.
I love OfficeTime. As a freelance copywriter, I use it every day to turn my time into money — accurately and reliably. I never worry that I’m leaving money on the table because I’ve left my time unbilled.
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.
4 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business
It’s that time of year. What are the New Year’s resolutions for your business? Resolutions will help you define what you’re goals are and get specific about what you want to accomplish in 2014.
Living a Simplistic Life Can Make You Successful?
Living simply clears space for other tasks in your life. Too much clutter can add confusion and make decision-making difficult. Imagine all of the things you could do, if you just narrowed down the options in which you had to choose from? Here are three simple tips to help you live simpler and create success in your life.
3 Tips for Going Green at Your Office!
As the research in my previous blog Small Business Go Green For Profits shows, going green can be very profitable for your business. But most people get hung up on big concepts like solar panels, energy saving appliances, and fancy “green” gadgets that cost money upfront for the investment with the promise of being profitable in the future. Instead of getting caught up on big green initiatives, why not start small? Have each member of the office contribute one small task to your green initiative and start seeing the money flow in.
3 Productivity Boosters to Gear Up for the New Year!
The New Year will be here before we know it, but before the inevitable rush of holiday cheer and office parties, take this time to get productive about 2014. With all of the New Year’s resolutions and personal goals, your employees will be ready and willing to tackle new goals in the office. Make the most of their holiday spirit and become mindful of the goals and expectations you’d like to see happen in the New Year. Here are 3 tips for getting your office primed for 2014.
Can You Disconnect From Technology?
Have you ever found yourself repeatedly checking your phone, email, or facebook even though you know nothing new has happened in the 5 minutes since you last checked it? Many people can relate. If you’re nodding your head in agreement, maybe its time to unplug yourself from the daily shuffle and bustle of the online world and refocus on the present; non-digital world –you know, the one called reality.
Work from Home or Come Home from Work?
Telecommuting, or working from your house on your own computer, has gotten both good and bad publicity in 2013. Some companies are fine with letting employees handle their workload from the comfort of home while others have suggested that an office environment is more productive. If you’ve recently been faced with the choice (or the policy) to come back to the office, consider these reasons that the office might not be so bad.