Posts Tagged ‘business’
Back to Work: How to Hit the Ground Running after Time Off
After enjoying a well-deserved break, the prospect of getting back to work might seem daunting. The transition from relaxing on holiday to getting back into professional work mode can be challenging, but fear not! Apply the right strategies and mindset and you can seamlessly reengage with your work and regain your productivity momentum without getting…
Read MoreMastering Consistency: The key to small business success in a demanding world
Consistency is the secret to success, or so we’re told. Amidst the ever-changing landscape and competing demands on your time, being consistent is important. Running a small business or working as a solo-preneur is an exhilarating journey filled with countless opportunities and rewards but it can also be challenging and overwhelming. Consistency establishes credibility, builds…
Read MoreCreate a more effective email habit: a few do’s and don’ts
With today’s information overload, creating a more effective email habit is even more important if you want to be more productive and use your time wisely. We already know how much time email eats into your day and how much time you spend dealing with your Inbox. Especially as it’s one of the most frequently…
Read MoreHow To Value Your Time And Make Better Choices
Previously I talked about the real value of your time based on your Hourly Rate. Today it’s about where you spend time and whether you spend more of it on high-value tasks and less on wasted time. Combine this with the Time Log exercise. Knowing where you spend time on a daily basis for different…
Read MoreValue Your Time And Charge What You’re Worth
Do you value your time and charge what you’re really worth? If you work for yourself or run a small business the chances are you charge for your time. When you’re starting out, knowing what to charge can be a tricky and uncomfortable conversation. In order to build your confidence, know what to charge and…
Read MoreUnder-estimating how long a task will take
How often do you under-estimate how long, what appears to be a relatively simple task takes and then find yourself taking longer, sometimes much, much longer? Do you end up taking far longer on what are relatively minor tasks? How many business projects overrun due to under-estimating how long they’ll actually take? According to a…
Read MoreAre You Quiet Quitting Or Do You Want To?
Quiet quitting – another phrase that’s being used a lot recently. Whether it’s as a result of people having the freedom and flexibility of working from home, assessing their priorities after Covid or having taken time out to switch off from work while on holiday. It’s a way of wanting to maintain some of the…
Read MoreFind a different way of working
As well as enjoying the long Jubilee weekend, I took the opportunity for a couple of days off AND working flexibly. It’s one of the benefits of being able to work for yourself and choosing when to work. Although this is also the reason so many people working at home don’t end up taking breaks.…
Read MoreWorking a six hour day – can it really work?
The six hour day was first introduced in Sweden, then adopted by France. Along with the 4 day week, the appeal of more flexible working is spreading as more countries and businesses take up the idea. Aside from the obvious impact of the last two years, many people in the UK work more than 40…
Read MoreHow to leave work on time and stop working late
It’s Friday, you’ve had a busy week and you really want to be leave work on time but you still have a ton of work to do. It’s too easy to get into the habit of working late. Keeping going until you’ve finished everything on your to-do list. But that’s not a great habit to…
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