Time Management & Productivity Blog Posts

You can say No to new business if you are overworked

When To Say ‘No’ To Business

When you're running your own business you want all the clients and customers you can get, right? It makes sense. You're in business to make money and by selling your ...
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How to make calls easier if you avoid phone calls

Phone Calls Made Easier

Do you avoid making phone calls?  It's surprising the number of people I speak to who dislike making phone calls, even if it's part of their job. There's something about ...
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Why you should step away from the smartphone

Step Away From The Smartphone

Yes, they're a great tool but they can end up controlling our lives. I was reading a series of tweets last week about people who are woken from their slumber ...
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What to do after a networking event

After The Event – Now What?

I was at the IFP Paraplanner Conference last week and have done a few talks this month.  One of the recurring questions or comments is often - "I've heard all ...
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Careful with phone scams

Computer Phone Scam – A Cautionary Tale

Now the chances are that if you're reading this blog you're reasonably tech-savvy or you've come here because you've experienced a similar problem.  Every day, unsuspecting people are still getting ...
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Are you using your mobile phone too much?

Acceptable Use Of A Mobile Phone?

A coffee shop in Norwich is refusing to serve customers who are on their mobile phone, because they're not paying attention when ordering. Quite right too.  To me it's just ...
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escape your home office

Escape From The Home Office

When your home is your office, sometimes you can go just a little stir crazy - especially if the only conversation you have is with your children and if they're ...
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Find Time To Study

Whether you're working full or part time and you're studying for work-related or personal reasons - here are a few ideas to help you find time to study when you're ...
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Set your clock 5 minutes fast to always be on time

Time Tip: Five Minutes Fast

One time trick I use is to set one or two of my clocks five minutes fast. Now despite being a time management coach, I don't wear a watch and ...
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... and death came third book review on public speaking

Book Review: … and death came third

The title is based on the premis that people are more afraid of speaking in public than dying.  Strange but true. Before I started my own business I would probably ...
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