Posts Tagged ‘reconnect with purpose’
How mindfulness boosts your business
In an age of constant distraction, staying focused on the work (and people) in front of you can be challenging. Enter mindfulness. Perhaps you’re like so many others who feel that paying attention has become an exercise in futility. With so many things vying for your attention, it’s important to strengthen your ability to focus…
Read MoreHow to conquer clutter in your business
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, lived a curious economist named Vilfredo Pareto. While strolling the Italian countryside one afternoon, Pareto observed that 80% of the land was owned by 20% of the people. That got him thinking … and before you knew it, the Pareto Principle was born. So what…
Read More5 Ways to Dispose of your Electronics Responsibly
In the “old days” when you were finished with something … whether it was a candy wrapper, a coffee cup or a phone, you simply threw it in the garbage and forgot about it. Thankfully, you are now wiser and know that doing so is not good for the planet and it’s not good for your…
Read More5 steps to creating crack-proof passwords
I’m reading a spine-chilling novel about a woman, Laurel, who is being held captive by her deranged husband because he suspects she is being unfaithful. I’m at the part where he accesses her computer and finds a secret email account. She won’t give him the password so he downloads a computer program that will crack…
Read MoreLet’s banish the boring tasks in your business
Is it time to go on a time diet?
Do you take too much time to complete your work? If you’re human, then the answer is inevitably Yes. There’s a good reason you spend too much time on tasks, and you can rest assured you’re not the only one. It’s called Parkinson’s Law and it states: Work expands to fill the time available for…
Read MoreHow to stop your ego from getting in your way
What does success look like for you? Is it to work four days a week? Is it to make six figures in your business? Is it to have a virtual team to support you as your business grows? Perhaps it’s none of the above. Whatever your definition of success, you know you’re working hard to…
Read MoreAn easy way to get more clients
Are you following up with your clients after you’ve completed working with them? If you answered No to this question … or even Sometimes … you’re missing an ideal opportunity to expand your impact and income. Your past clients are your secret sales force. These are people who have worked with you, achieved amazing results…
Read MoreWhat happens when the outside of your business doesn’t match the inside?
It’s no secret that when a customer has a great experience working with you … they’ll shout it from the rooftops … sing your praises … and happily refer you. Conversely, if they have a bad experience, it’s just as easy for them to give a negative review, share it on social media, and warn…
Read MoreAre you being unrealistic when it comes to building your team?
I hear this all the time from micro business owners who are ramping up: I’m looking for help with bookkeeping, account management, graphic design and cold calling. However, what I’m also hearing is that these same business owners are looking for ONE person to do all of these tasks. Do you see where the problem…
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