by Elaine | Blog, Time Management
The first step in shaping or growing your business is to decide what you want to achieve. Goals you set should be designed to move your business forward. If you don’t have a destination in mind, how will you know if you’re headed in the right direction? The easiest...
by Elaine | Blog, Rethinking Your Business
Reward yourself Rewards are not only motivating; they’re a way to pat yourself on the back for your accomplishments since there’s no boss around to do it for you. Dangle a carrot Some tasks are just tough to get through. Instead of trying to avoid them or letting them...
by Elaine | Blog, Rethinking Your Business
First, surround yourself with positive energy… Create a supporting environment Create an environment that’s motivating. For example, listen to music that energizes you. Make your office inviting so that you’ll want to be there and will feel good about working....
by Elaine | Blog, Rethinking Your Business
Be businesslike Join your local chamber of commerce. These organizations are business-oriented and provide the opportunity to connect with others in the business community. Since membership is usually open to anyone, you’ll meet people from every kind of industry....
by Elaine | Blog, Rethinking Your Business
Just about everyone you meet is someone you may be able to either do business with or refer to someone else. This network of business associates helps fill the space that coworkers used to occupy. One of the biggest adjustments people face when working from home is...
