Locating leads is difficult enough, but once you find this valuable commodity, the next steps will determine whether a potential client becomes an actual client or just another missed opportunity. So, what’s next? Enter the follow-up, an activity that demands the right balance of contact and perfect timing. It’s an intimidating endeavor that can baffle
How to Stay Motivated During a Long Work Week
It’s early Monday morning, but you already feel like it should be Wednesday afternoon. It’s going to be one of those weeks. You feel the miles are slowly going by, but when you look down, you’re on a treadmill. So, how can you remain motivated and focused when Friday seems further away than eternity?
Four Things Your Small Business Needs Now
The impact of small businesses on our economy can’t be overstated. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are 30.2 million small businesses in the U.S. That’s a whopping 99% of all businesses! And if you’re one of the millions who own and operate a small business, you know there are countless things you
Four Tips to Get Organized
We live in a fast-paced world where even a slight detour or bump in the road can leave you feeling left behind. Unfortunately, some individuals create unnecessary hurdles by being disorganized. When you commit to becoming organized, you’ll notice a reduction in stress and an increase in the available time. With that in mind,
Time Management Tips for Business Owners
Business owners often experience difficulty completing the millions of tasks and jobs that fall on their shoulders. No matter how you look at it, you always end up with more things to do. The good news is, there are effective ways of managing time. With that in mind, we’ve put together this quick list of
How to Stay Productive During the Holidays
The end of the year is frantic for a million and one reasons, the biggest one being the holidays. It’s the season of planning family and office get togethers and parties, shopping, hiding the shopping from housemates or partners — not to mention children! The holiday season is hectic. But should that stop us
Maintain a Productive Office Atmosphere
Being productive can be a challenge on most days, so it’s only natural that we want to find ways to nudge ourselves in the right direction. At the same time, though, we must also keep our morale and health up. With that in mind, we’ve come up with some tips that will help you maintain
5 Ways to Relax Before a Nerve-Wracking Meeting
Meetings can be nerve-wracking for a number of reasons. Perhaps it’s a performance review, or perhaps it’s your turn to make a presentation. On the other hand, maybe meetings just aren’t your thing. Either way, they can take a toll on your mental health and can hold you hostage in an invisible bundle of chains.
Tips for a Calm Waiting Room
Arriving anywhere for an appointment shouldn’t be stressful, for the customer or for the service provider. But there are times when your waiting room looks like the apocalypse blown in on a tornado. Everyone wants to avoid days like that, and by making a few small adjustments, you can. Read on for some tips for
Liven Up Your Business in the Winter
Winter can be rough on any business and its workers. All of us fall victim to ‘wintery blues.” The days are too short, the sky is too gray and everyone runs on leftover holiday cookies… and desperation. The good news is that there are ways to chase away those gloomy office vibes and refresh everyone’s