I was speaking with one of my friends the other day. Among other things, we talked about how we run full-time businesses, have families, and still manage to keep our sanity. We also talked about managing our client interactions so that it all works out. Here are a few tricks I’d like to share: 1.… Læs mere You and Your Work Schedule… Who’s Controlling Who?
Kategori: Time Management
Simplify
As an entrepreneur finding the balance between your business needs and creating a simple, fulfilling life can be daunting. However, it is not impossible. Simplification isn’t about cutting corners or sacrificing a profitable business; it’s about finding balance. The key to simplification is understanding that less can indeed be more, leading to both happiness and… Læs mere Simplify
Pause for Tranquility
As the calendar year draws to a close, the whirlwind of year-end activities can feel like a relentless tide, sweeping us along its currents. For solopreneurs and business owners, it often involves a delicate balancing act between professional aspirations and personal well-being. In the midst of this intensity, recognizing the value of intentional pauses—brief interludes… Læs mere Pause for Tranquility
The Power of Partnership
In the fast-paced world of business, where time is money and efficiency is paramount, the role of a personal assistant (PA) has always been crucial. However, with the increase in remote work and online businesses, the paradigm of assistance has shifted. Virtual Assistants (VAs) bring a host of benefits to business owners and solopreneurs, enabling… Læs mere The Power of Partnership
Stop Procrastination! (Now, Not Tomorrow)
Procrastination is something we’ve all been guilty of now and then. (My particular form of procrastination includes chips, coke (the drink), and excessive organizing). Whatever the specifics, I think it stems from a perception that the project will be difficult, expensive, or confusing. The key word is perception. How then, can we get moving when stalled on… Læs mere Stop Procrastination! (Now, Not Tomorrow)
Save Time With These Three Filing Tips
I was talking with my client last week about her newsletter. While we were on the phone, she struggled to find a document I sent her a few months ago. She looked in her email, she searched her hard drive, and she even looked through a pile of papers she had stacked on her desk.… Læs mere Save Time With These Three Filing Tips
Don’t Schedule Meetings That Could Have Been an Email
If the amount of memes about meetings that could have been an email is anything to go by, we have all participated in our fair share of less-than-great meetings. So, how do you plan a great meeting? Well, apart from the obvious* such as sending out invites, booking rooms, remembering to include links for any… Læs mere Don’t Schedule Meetings That Could Have Been an Email