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Archive for the ‘Time Management’ Category

February 24th, 2008

4 structures that create WOW in your business

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - In my previous post, I talked about the Wow Factor and how “Substantial Wow” can build a sturdy relationship with your clients.
In this article, we’re getting down to the nitty-gritty about what systems you can create in your biz to build this trust.
1. Listen to the subtle messages that clients give you. Then […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 2 comments

February 21st, 2008

Jen’s “State of the Office” address - 2/21/08

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - I’m reporting on my own organization today.
Truth be told, things are borderline chaotic! And you know what? It shows.
I’ve had a number of surprise calls from past clients, new opportunities opening up, and regular work to be done for longer-term projects. I’ve been so used to having lots of time lately, that […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 0 comments

February 15th, 2008

How to use two monitors (and why it helps)

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - This topic is the first in a series of interviews with Brian Kelly, owner of Willamette Technical (that’s wil-AM-it, dammit), a computer services company in NW Oregon that specializes in data integrity for home, small, and medium business.
Jen: Hi, Brian! What’s a hot topic this month that helps the small or home business […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 1 comment

February 7th, 2008

Monotasking: a cure for what ails ya

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 […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 6 comments

February 4th, 2008

3 reasons NOT to get organized

Okay. So you’re running a business. You have a lot going on in your life, too.  Why on earth would you want to get organized? I’m here to say: don’t.
Reason 1: It’s expensive. You might be tempted to get organized by taking a trip to your local Big Office Box. All those cool plastic thingers look like they […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 1 comment

February 2nd, 2008

Stop spam and unwanted mail in 360 seconds

Does anything peeve you more than getting calls, emails, and snail mail that you didn’t ask for? It wastes time and resources that you’ll never get back.
Good news? There are 4 easy things you can do to stem the tide drastically, complied here for your pleasure.
Fake plastic cards and insurance offers
Under the US Fair Credit Reporting Act […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 3 comments

December 18th, 2007

Delight in Delegating - Tick Tock Tuesday

I have a real problem with delegating. I don’t like to ask for help, so I just don’t most of the time. I am really trying to do better at this and realize that I am not a robot and that I can not possibly do everything by myself.
I am learning that for me to […]

By Julie -- 0 comments

December 11th, 2007

Tip of the Day #4 - Use One Calendar

Use one calendar. Do you have a family calendar and a business calendar? If so, it’s best to combine the two so you can see everything at once. This will help you avoid scheduling conflicts and prevent you from over-loading your schedule. If you have a client call and ask if they can meet with […]

By Julie -- 0 comments

December 11th, 2007

Do You Need Life Balance?

Who doesn’t need life balance right? The kind of Life Balance I am talking about today is actually a software that can help you do just that - balance things in your life:
Life gets really busy. Every day there are conflicting demands on your time from work, family, and half a dozen other sources.
How do […]

By Julie -- 0 comments

December 10th, 2007

Schedule Your Blogging

This is Part 1 in the Organized Blogging series, that I mentioned a few days ago.
Part 1: Schedule Your Blogging
For those of you who blog for a living or even part time for that matter, a blogging schedule is a great thing to consider implementing. Knowing when you are going to blog and which […]

By Julie -- 0 comments

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