Business
Get to your meetings on time
Are you one of those people who always arrives late or only just in time for your meetings? Here are some tips to give you a better chance of getting there on time and arriving more composed. Start with the end in mind – aim to arrive early then work backwards from when you need…
Read MoreDealing with the challenges of working from home
There are many challenges of working from home – not only trying to run your own business but also creating a work focused environment. Here are a few ways to deal with them: Structure your day, so you know what needs to be done – you stay focused and motivated throughout the day. Take breaks…
Read MoreLiberating or Isolating – working from home?
I was listening to Woman’s Hour while driving to a meeting in town yesterday and caught the discussion about working from home. Having worked from home myself for several years, I’ve seen both sides. Whether you work from home as a freelancer or as an employee. In some ways it’s totally liberating, as you can…
Read MoreToo much email?
A familiar story – I regularly hear from people who are struggling to deal with their Inbox and find it’s taking up more and more time in their day. Don’t get too attached to your email. It’s probably not the most important thing going on in your life right now. Yes, it’s great to feel…
Read MoreWhen teamwork works!
Watching the final stage of the Tour de France this weekend and it’s amazing to see how much of a team event it really is – at least to those of us who just casual viewers and not avid fans. There’s very little going for the glory and individual wins but it’s very much about…
Read MoreHow To Find Time For Your Social Media
I recently attended a workshop on Social Media and something I often get asked is – “How will I find time for all this?” Remember that social media (if you’re using it for business) is part of your overall Marketing Strategy. How does it fit, why are you using it and find time for it…
Read MoreBook Review: Eat That Frog
Another great little book. It really is little – with just over 120 pages but it’s got bite-sized tips to tackling your time management challenges, particularly when it comes to procrastination. It provides all the principles you need to be able to get those important things done. Great as a reminder to get you back…
Read MoreBabies in the office
Sounds like a great idea for Mums worrying about childcare – taking your baby or toddler to work with you but is it? Well, knowing the impact that young children have on Mums who work from home and are juggling their business around looking after small children – the idea of bring babies and toddlers…
Read MoreDo You Take Your Work Home?
There was a piece on BBC Breakfast this morning about the number of people who take their work home with them. One of the comments was from someone who ran their own business – as if this was justification for working long hours and answering emails late at night. If someone else is disorganised enough…
Read MoreBook Review: The E-Myth Revisited
A classic in the business world and a must read for all small business owners. It contains the now iconic statement “Work on not in your business”. The mistake many people make is getting stuck in the nuts and bolts and daily grind of running their business, being too close to the coal face and…
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