If you would like to recommend someone on LinkedIn or would like to ask people to recommend you and your not sure how to do that… then watch this video:
Can you as a small business owner take a leave of absence?
February 21, 2012
Yes… absolutely yes!!! In fact if you noticed I have been quiet for the past week it’s because that is exactly what I did . Last Saturday my father-in-law passed away, for those of you who have lost a loved one you know the emotional drain this puts on a family, whilst also coping with Read More
How to use Conversation Mode in Mac Mail
February 10, 2012
If you are using Mac Mail and are sick of missing emails due to the conversation mode setting, then this How To tip is for you…
Make the most of your attention with smart to-do lists
February 10, 2012
This tip is about more than to-do lists. But let’s start there, as to-do lists are one of the most useful, free and easy ways to boost your efficiency. Why? If you can ease the constant juggling routine in your head of don’t-forget-about-this-and-make-sure-you-do-that, you can concentrate completely on the task at hand, and you’ll get Read More
Do you need to schedule zones into your week?
February 7, 2012
Ever wished everything in your business would just quiet down or go away for a few hours so you can just get that tricky task at hand done? We’ve all got jobs we don’t like doing or maybe we’re just not good a particular task, so we welcome distractions, and then all of a sudden Read More
How to politely wrap up conversations or phone calls that aren’t going anywhere.
February 6, 2012
No matter where you fall on the introvert-extrovert spectrum, learning how and when to wrap up conversations that are (to put it bluntly) wasting your time is an important skill for entrepreneurs of all social persuasions. These lingering conversations could be at a conference display table, a networking event, with a customer, or even an Read More
How to manage your inbox
February 2, 2012
A How To video on managing your inbox. This demonstration is using Mac Mail however the same technique can be used in Outlook, Gmail and others. Due to client confidentiality, I have blocked out the specific email details but this doesn’t effect the process.
Why your business won’t thank you for working 18 hours a day
February 1, 2012
Your business will not thank you for working 18 hours a day, and if you think you need to, you really need to reassess where and how you’re investing your time and energy. I know that sounds tough, and believe me, I understand that feeling where you need to get everything done and there is Read More
Should you dictate how your staff name and save their files?
January 31, 2012
Yes. Definitely yes. You may want to choose a different word than dictate, but as a business manager, you are responsible for using every idea, insight and hour your business produces and uses. While many of us moved into running our own businesses because of the alluring promise of flexibility, there are some aspects to Read More
How to make the most out of every new LinkedIn connection
January 29, 2012
The value of social media is in the eye of the beholder. Most of us will know someone who swears by Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn (or probably all three!). We all probably know someone else who declares social media was the biggest waste of time they ever got goaded into investing their time in. Ultimately, Read More
