I had a wonderful experience regarding organization as a leadership skill recently. Here’s how it went down… When a successful guy like Andy Dinkin speaks, people listen. During an early morning networking event, Mr. Andy Dinkin and I were standing around talking with a guy who was saying, “I live in a world of chaos. […]
Small Business Ownership
Do you schedule Valentine’s Day?
Are you scheduling time for things that matter? Things like thanking your best referral sources, reviewing your year end numbers, or even planning a great Valentine’s dinner with your sweetie? I do and I encourage my clients to do it, too. One of the many things I tell my clients that changes their lives is, […]
Receipts & Papers Everywhere?
I was working with a client, a construction contractor, to help him get a handle on his disorganization. He described one particular area that was stressing him out. I had the perfect solution for him! Rather than “tell the story” here, I made a quick video. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WyE6n5dH3M;&rel=0] His result? More tax deductions, better invoicing and billing […]
Do you know where your receipts are?
As you approach the end of the year, do you have a plan to get ready for taxes? Can you easily locate your tax-deductible receipts? Where will you put your IRS notices and tax planning packet? How about those W-2’s, 1099’s and other forms? One of the things my clients love is a system I […]
What Message are Your Employees Sending to Your Customers?
There’s a local bank here in town that touts itself as a champion and friend of small business. They go out of their way to serve the small business community. In fact, they even let small businesses use their conference rooms for free (as long as no one at the bank needs them). Who decided […]
Zip It – and Look Great Carrying Your Laptop
Sometimes being organized is really simple. “How so?” you ask. It comes down to the tools you have and how you use them. Office supplies are tools – and Carolina Pad offers some really quality tools to help get organized. One tool I particularly like is the laptop tote I reviewed in this video. It’s […]