by Elaine | Blog, Time Management
Using lists effectively is the secret to success. Important thoughts occur to us spontaneously throughout the day—things to do, to follow up on, to buy, to talk with someone about. If you don’t capture them immediately, they’ll be gone. Keep your lists in one place...
by Elaine | Blog, Time Management
Don’t mistake activity for results; just because you’re doing something doesn’t mean you’re being productive. What makes a day productive isn’t just crossing things off your to-do list; it’s working on the really important things in your business. In order to be...
by Elaine | Blog, Starting Your Business
So much work is done on computers these days there are new issues to keep in mind when choosing a desk. While you’ll want a traditional 30” high surface for hand written work, for computer work you may want something different. If your monitor is at desk height and...
by Elaine | Blog, Starting Your Business
Your desk will undoubtedly be the largest piece of furniture in the room, and is often the first and most expensive purchase. But before you spend a lot of money on a desk, give some thought to the practical aspects of what you really need a desk to do. Storage...
by Elaine | Blog, Time Management
The more you can set up your workdays to operate on autopilot, the better off you’ll be. Your individual style will determine the exact nature of your individual routines, but the key is to have them. Know what you’re going to do each day and jump right in without...
