Ages ago, Kitty Kallen sang “little things mean a lot” and it’s still true - for your office.
This Valentine’s Day, put on this crooner and take some time to show your office how much you care with these 10 little things.
Clean your windows - Even if you have a cleaning service, completing this oft-neglected task […]
Gone are the days of elocution lessons, skirt length checks, and book balancing practice. Thank goodness!
So, if you’re expecting a lecture about sitting up straight, think again. However, awareness of your spine alignment at work can make a difference on your productivity and health. The following suggestions can help reduce back pain and the need […]
I’ve been known to extol the virtues of an office with a door - especially for home businesses. It’s convenient. Messy inside? Close the door. No one will see in. Need quiet? Need to just be left alone? Close it. Problem solved.
The other benefit is that it really allows the office to represent the place […]
I just got tagged by Kelly Phillips Erb over at her politics blogspot (and you can also find her here at b5 writing taxgirl.
I’m supposed to write 7 things you might not know about me. So here goes:
1. Guinness Book world record: I was a participant in a record-setting kazoo band performance (over 2000 people) […]
In small business, there is a tendency to work hard and hope that nothing bad will happen. Taking calculated risks (like skimping on insurance) can lower overhead for a start up until the business is more solvent.
However when a crisis happens in a small business this leaning tower is more vulnerable when under attack […]
This article is the first in a series about ergonomics.
Oh, but ergonomics is just for big companies, you say?
Well, yes, if you’re a disembodied head. But if you still have limbs and a spine, give some thought to ergonomics (the science of good working posture). Your body will thank you.
How to work with your […]
Here at b5, we sometimes do a “group think” and post on similar topics. Since the Day of Love is coming up, many of us are writing Valentines to the people who’ve most influenced our blog. Can you feel the love?
I’m planing to write several Valentines - and I want to start off with my […]
As you walk and eat and travel, be where you are, otherwise you will miss most of your life.”
– Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
If you started your business to contribute something you love to the world, how ironic it is that the practical day-to-day work is sometimes so unenjoyable and unsatisfying.
I started thinking about this because […]
This video from CNNMoney.com/Fortune gives a big-picture look at the factors involved in an expanding office and features a business that went from a solo home office to an off-site with 11+ employees.
Don’t have 3 minutes to watch it all? The high points are summarized below:
Watch the video. (3:02)
Point 1: The kind of workspace you […]
It may be more apparent around the holidays, but approximately 30% of all household waste is made of packaging. Containers, boxes, plastic, Styrofoam, and shrink wrap are used to bring products safely and attractively into your home or office.
Printer ink cartriges are a small step above often gratuitous packaging, but it’s common for people […]
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