We’re in the middle of the first fiscal quarter of the year, and you’re probably eager to start implementing the marketing strategy you’ve been working on for the past few months. But, while your efforts so far have been crowned with success, you can’t shake the feeling that you could be doing more to grow your business. […]
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How many times after a busy week of meetings did you end up with a pile of unoriginal business cards soon to hit the trash? Because they did a poor job at communicating any essential or interesting information about the business, you either throw these cards away or stash them in a desk drawer and forget about […]
Raise your hand if you ever felt like you were on the verge of falling asleep during an office presentation. We can’t see you, but we assume your hands are up in the air. Studies show that 25% of people walked out of a presentation because it was longer than it should be. Ouch. That’s harsh. […]
Time is your most valuable resource and every second you spend on petty tasks is a wasted second. You probably know that already and are giving your best to be as effective as possible. But, with so many things on your table, it’s easy for bad habits to sneak up on you and consume the […]
Time is our most valued resources. Once you spend it, you can never get it back. But, when you need to divide your focus between different aspects of your job or business, it can often feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to accomplish everything on your to-do list. As a result, not […]
The key to a productive mindset is an organized workplace. A cluttered desk can make you feel overwhelmed at times and even affect your focus and motivation. The good news is that a trip to your local supply store may just be what you need to organize your office space. But because it can be […]
An executive assistant has to wear many different hats. You are not only your boss’s right hand, but also a strategic partner, a professional problem solver, and a trusted ally. You help coordinate the different needs, aspects, and demands of your boss’s life and ensure that nothing slips through the cracks. It can be quite […]
Where and how you work can have a significant impact on your overall productivity. Sure, you may be spending most of your day in front of a computer, but what happens around you influences your focus and work performance. Everything from the lighting in your office to the pile of documents on your desk can […]
Working from home is a dream come true for most people. At last, you don’t have to waste time on long commutes, dress up or spend time with people that you don’t really like. But, when it comes down to the nitty-gritty of it, organizing a home office can be a challenge, especially if you tend to […]
Today’s business world is much more complex and inclusive than it used to be. More and more people leave their 9-to-5 jobs in exchange for a home office where they can focus on the projects that matter to them and work at their pace. But, just because your office setting changed, it doesn’t mean that […]