Or it shouldn’t be, anyway! Unfortunately, many professionals in business today feel that not only is email the boss of them, it’s Ruler, Jailer, and Taskmaster combined in one. So what’s a person to do? Is there a solution to email overwhelm? Can someone actually manage it without spending ¾ of their day on it? […]
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20 Truths About How to Stay Organized
20 Truths about How to Stay Organized – An essential guide for anyone in business! The point of getting organized shouldn’t be to “fit more in” – this goes for clothes, tasks, files, or email. Organizing just for the sake of “getting organized” is a bit like paddling in circles – you’re creating movement, but […]
Stop the Struggle!
Linda is 43 years old, a professional business woman who is great at her job in sales and was promoted to manage several offices around the city. She’s risen through ranks of her company using a combination of personality and smarts. But Linda has a secret. It isn’t a big secret, but it does cost […]
Why Prioritize?
Carolyn is an overwhelmed small business owner. She’s juggling a dozen clients who each have specific needs, deadlines, and expectations. Unfortunately, Carolyn hasn’t ever sat down to prioritize her client list. I know, I know – “My clients are all equally important,” you say. And in a sense, that’s true. But let’s also look at […]
Your Invisible Administrative Assistant
John is a successful small business owner, and like many other small business owners, he wears a lot of hats. John has taken things one step further and has hired an assistant, Jane. He’s heard over and over that there are “non-income-producing tasks” that he shouldn’t be doing. Interestingly, despite his new hire, John is […]
I use the word “Crap” for a reason
Most times, small business owners call me and exclaim breathlessly, “You’ve got to help me get organized!” And it’s true – they are overwhelmed. Buried in papers, files, mail (e- and snail), cords, computer parts, books, newspapers, magazines, and more. And each person wants to launch into “getting organized” by grabbing a trash bag, walking […]