Tech Lessons: What I Learned When My Laptop Died
My laptop died and there were some tech lessons learned during the process of repairing it. I knew it was going to die, but it was still a shock. Afterall, my laptop had been going…
Fact Friday: Productivity Increases When Workers Use a Tablet
“According to Dell’s 2014 International Tablet survey of IT Decision Makers (ITDMs) tablets are good for business as it helps increase productivity and liked by employees. ITDMs in India and Brazil believe tablets help increase productivity…
9 Essential Productivity Apps for Freelancers, Consultants, and Coaches
This post was updated again on March 3, 2020! Jump down to #7 to get the deets on the new app! If you’re a freelancer, consultant, or coach, you’ll need to rely on systems to…
Quick Tip: Two Ways a List Can Help You Declutter Your Desk
*This post was updated September 10, 2015. Recently, I wrote a guest post for Eych2.com and shared five creative strategies you can use to unclutter your desk. And, today I’m sharing a sixth thing you can do keep desk…
Use Fiverr To Complete Business Tasks Quickly and Inexpensively
Fiverr. Have you heard of it? If you haven’t and you’re looking for an inexpensive way to hire someone to get something done, then this app is just the thing for you! Use Fiverr to Complete…
Fact Friday: Multitasking Lowers Your IQ
“Research also shows that, in addition to slowing you down, multitasking lowers your IQ. A study at the University of London found that participants who multitasked during cognitive tasks experienced IQ score declines that were…
Wage War on Your Cluttered Office (Part 2 of 2)
If you’re still waging war on your cluttered office, don’t stop! I’m picking up where I left off from my previous post — Wage War on Your Cluttered Office (Part 1) — to share more things…
"Not My Circus, Not My Monkey" is The Perfect Mantra to Help You Stay Focused
The message was simple, powerful, and absolutely beautiful. I stumbled across the mantra in a meme on social media, and I audibly gasped. The background was a picture of cotton candy, and the words across…
Fact Friday: Workers Are Less Productive on Sunny Days
“While you might think that people are more productive in good weather, just the opposite is true, according to research from Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. On warm, sunny days worker productivity…
What Can an Evernote Certified Consultant do For You?
Update: Evernote has evolved and since this post was published. You may find that some Evernote apps have been removed or are no longer supported. You’ll also find that Evernote Business (referral link) has been enhanced…