All Work and No Play Makes You Dull

All Work and No Play Makes You Dull

The phrase, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” is true on many levels, probably more so in today’s over-worked, hyper-connected society. I think it is even more true for entrepreneurs. When someone chooses to go into business for...
5 Tricks to Pulling It All Together

5 Tricks to Pulling It All Together

Yesterday on my knitting blog I posted about having more ideas than time to get them done. It happens to creative types (including entrepreneurs) quite often. This week I have been trying to pull it all together. The sabbatical I took for re-focusing my efforts...
5 Questions to Ask Before Your Next Software Purchase

5 Questions to Ask Before Your Next Software Purchase

One of the biggest challenges in managing your business on an ongoing basis is deciding when it is time to make a change, particularly when it comes to selecting the software and apps we use every day. It is so easy to get comfortable with something we use every day...
Get the most out of your money + reap the benefits.

Get the most out of your money + reap the benefits.

Hiring a consultant can be a risky venture, but it also can have huge benefits. The trick is knowing when is the right time, how to utilize their services and who you should hire in the first place. Most of what I sell is my knowledge, insights and expertise. With...
2 Mentors + 2 Apps = Empty Inbox

2 Mentors + 2 Apps = Empty Inbox

I have run my business affairs for as long as I can remember around my task list, calendar and – as soon as it was widely available – e-mail. It has been my method of organizing my day, ensuring priorities and projects are completed and very few (if any)...
How Recurrance Features Save Time

How Recurrance Features Save Time

Activities we engage in on a regular basis are often described as habits. But before they become habits, we must first develop a discipline of repeated activities. This is where recurrence can come to the rescue. Most of us develop a habit of brushing our teeth while...