Wage War on Your Cluttered Office (Part 1 of 2)
Ugh. I can’t find anything in here! Oh no, where’s that file on ________? There’s no place for me to put the new printer. I’m in a rush. Let me look for the folder later.…
Be Nellie Bly, Stay Focused, and Remain Productive
Former newspaper reporter, ground-breaking reporter, Nellie Bly is one of my heroes. For those who don’t know the story, Nellie went undercover in an insane asylum by posing as a patient, and the article she…
Create Infographics With PicMonkey
This post was updated on July 29, 2016. Do you know what an information graphic or an infographic is? It is a visual representation of information that often makes it easy to read and understand…
Prioritizing is Like a Box of Chocolates: 5 Ways to Focus on Your Priorities
Forrest Gump, one of America’s early life coaches, taught us all many years ago life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you will find. Sometimes prioritizing (and organizing) is like a…
Why Every Business Should Have An E-mail Newsletter
Hey small business peeps! Do you have an e-mail newsletter? Do you send it out to your subscribers regularly? If your answer to either question is no, then this article is for you. I’ll explain…
LinkedIn: 3 Simple Tips To Increase Leads
There’s a lot of buzz about LinkedIn these days, but what the heck is it anyway? As a small business owner (or someone who’s looking for a career change), LinkedIn can be a great resource.…
How to Create a Tickler File Using Evernote
Did you know that a tickler file can help boost your productivity? You can create the old school version or set up an Evernote tickler file instead. And, since small business owners tend to manage…
6 Positive Quotes to Boost Your Motivation
Do you use motivational quotes or sayings that help you work through a problem or difficult situation? If you do, you have come to realize that they can be a great source of inspiration for…
Fact Friday: You Can Get Secondhand Stress from Busy CoWorkers
“People who appear rushed all the time have a big affect on colleagues. They may not know it, but they’re usually causing secondhand stress. Seeing colleagues—especially managers—operate at a frenzied, frantic pace can make the behavior…
5-Minute Organizing Challenge: Time Management
It is time for this month’s 5-Minute Organizing Challenge! What can you do in 5 minutes to get your life more organized? Did you know that February is National Time Management Month? That means the…