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...
by Elaine | Blog, Time Management
Remember how your school days were divided into different subject periods? Do the same with your workdays now. Consider the major types of work you have before you and divide the day into work periods of an hour or so each. Schedule specific time slots to follow up...
by Elaine | Blog, Starting Your Business
Find a place of your own If at all possible, find a separate room for working purposes only. It’s a convenient way to isolate yourself from the rest of the house while you focus on your work. When clients call, they should not be aware that you are operating a...
