There’s something magical that lands in my email inbox from time to time. Something unequivocally soothing, inspiring, and thought-provoking. It’s The Dreaming Room Monologues by Michael Gerber and I have a favorite that I want to share with you. In his brilliant...
The light bulb went on and you had your great idea. You started your own business and got really busy with selling your services or products. Then, you started hiring your team, teaching them what to do, how to do...
For most people, the judgment on whether the lighting is good depends on being able to see. For them, the brighter it is, the better. However, the truth is that poor workplace lighting has to do more with just the...
As I explore all the ways to provide guidance to our small business customers on how they can become more productive, I ran across a fun article about the science of productivity. Gregory Ciotti on Entrepreneur.com shared a cool video...
A more stress-free life starts today as you begin to manage tasks and get things done! I have to be honest, at times, my life as an entrepreneur has felt as if I worked for a circus. I’ve learned the...
If you’ve got a thriving team and growing collection of recurring tasks, you’re aware of the time and dedication required to keep everything humming. Managing recurring tasks is essential but can get messy as things change and your small business grows. Expecting humans...
Ever feel like you have a hard time staying productive? You set some goals and deadlines but feel like you’re battling with distractions? We’ve all been there… But how is it that some Entrepreneurs stay Productive? What tools are they...
Ever have a day like this? It’s 4pm and you suddenly realize you’ve piddled away the day and haven’t accomplished anything of real value to help your business grow. Yep, it happens. And its not a good feeling, especially if you’re a...
This is the best productivity infographic I’ve ever seen. This awesome mind map, by Anna Vital of Funders and Founders, shows 35 habits of the uber productive. I love that she wears the same thing everyday to avoid small decisions—as done...
So, you put a few business systems together and your team isn’t effectively using them. Sound familiar? Could it be because your team can’t access them? Or, because they can’t understand them? Perhaps they don’t really get the value of...