Time management 101 tells us that we should figure out how long something will take us to do and block out the time to do it. Makes sense on the face of it. What bothers me with this way of thinking is that it puts the project in control of your "time budget" instead of you deciding how you are … [Read more...] about Time Management 101…NOT!
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Systems For Your Business
My clients tell me of a love/hate relationship with systems. The love part comes because systems make things easier. The results are predictable, you know what you need to do and know where all the things you need to do it are. The hate part comes because there is a belief (which I disagree with) … [Read more...] about Systems For Your Business
Minimize Disruptions and Emergencies! Keep Your Business Moving and Profitable
I'm writing this article 2 days after Hurricane Irene came through. I have no power or phone service. I charged my cell phone in the car. I will be heading to the library shortly to charge my laptop and use their Internet access. We were lucky when it came to Irene. We knew the hurricane was … [Read more...] about Minimize Disruptions and Emergencies! Keep Your Business Moving and Profitable