Posts Tagged ‘business’
Using multiple email addresses to manage your email
These days it’s so easy to set up an email address that makes sense to have multiple email addresses for different reasons. Using multiple email addresses is also a good way to sort and organise you email. I’d definitely recommend using online email addresses and not limiting yourself to your internet provider. That way if…
Read MoreSnowed under?
Do you find yourself snowed under by all you have to do? Whether it’s the amount of email that arrives in your Inbox every day or the paperwork you have to deal with or the shear amount of work that you have to get through that leaves you working late in the office. Write it…
Read MoreWhy you need multiple domain email addresses
Use different domain email addresses to filter and sort your email. Info@ is always useful and acts as a default for your website. Most websites will let you create at least 10 different email addresses. Even if you’re a small business it can be useful to have more than just the one. sales@ – for…
Read MoreBook Review: Mind-mapping – Tony Buzan
One of the best tools I ever learned was mind-mapping. Years ago I picked up a book by Tony Buzan and read about mind-mapping. I’ve used it in my corporate life, while studying and continue to use it in my own business. I mainly use if for notes during workshops and seminars – it’s much…
Read MoreNetworking Tips #36 Does it work?
I often get asked what I get from networking or if it really works. If you’ve read through the rest of the series of networking tips then you’ll already know the answer. Yet I still meet people at networking events who expect to come along to a meeting and gain business – instantly! Not surprisingly…
Read MoreGet 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 MoreYour diary and scheduler – paper or electronic?
It’s really a case of finding what works for you and there’s nothing old school about using a paper based planner. Using pen and paper can be the best tool, as I find it engages the brain more effectively than just using a screen and keyboard. Having a bit of techie background – I’m all…
Read MoreNetworking Tips #33 It’s not all about you
A major ‘don’t’ at a networking meeting is to spend the whole time talking about your own business, what you do and then pushing for business. No one enjoys being on the receiving end of a ‘sales pitch’ and it’s more likely to put them off wanting to do business with you and make them…
Read MoreBook Review: Getting Things Done
If you’ve got a logical analytical mind then this is the book for you. David Allen offers a system to help you get back in control and improve your productivity. Many people swear by the system introduced in the book it’s spawned a whole series of apps and add-ons for devoted GTD’ers to implement in…
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