Does the idea of completing your task list every day sound impossible? For many people, the task list is so long they need a legal pad to make their list. The result is a never ending list and that missing feeling of accomplishment. Instead, with a few quick tips, you can find pride and satisfaction […]
Managers and business owners often spend far too much time micro-managing employees. Not only does this detract from time you could spend on other things, but it also causes employees to feel like they’re not being trusted. Take the example of a coffee shop. If a barista spills coffee on a customer’s shirt, does the […]
One thing small and medium sized business owners can learn from Fortune 500 companies is the practice of regularly looking to cut costs. This is something you should be doing at least twice a year, if not quarterly. Look over all your expenses and identify ways to reduce your costs. Most businesses have profit margins […]
Communication is at the core of every project. In fact, some would go as far as to say that project management is nothing more than skilled communication. Having great communication between team members will enable you to get more done in a shorter period of time and tackle challenges that just wouldn’t be possible without […]
Working from home is often a dream come true. You’re able to be your own boss. You’re able to set your own hours and you’re accountable only to yourself. That being said, it can also be seriously challenging. There are an abundance of demands on your time. There are also numerous distractions. Common Work at […]
One of the most common places people go to outsource work are freelance websites like eLance or oDesk. These places have thousands of freelancers ready and waiting to do exactly the kinds of projects you’re looking to outsource. That said however, there are some major benefits and some major drawbacks to using eLance and/or oDesk. […]
Whenever you kick off a new project, you should do so starting with a “new project meeting.” In this meeting you’ll lay out the objectives, the methodologies you’ll be using, the various roles in the team and last but not least, the ground rules. The ground rules are the operating agreements that keep the project […]
Having great business processes is crucial to business success. That said, if you do it wrong, the creation of business processes can actually hinder your success. How can you ensure that your business processes actually help rather than hurt you? Make sure you avoid these five mistakes. ==> Mistake #1: No Overall Model, Only Details […]
How to Use Google Docs for Project Management If you work with clients or contractors on projects it can be challenging to track everything. One missed deadline or message can derail a project. Project management tools and services can take the stress away. However, they can be expensive. Google Docs, Google’s answer to word processing, […]
You’ve probably heard the statement “it’s the who, not the what.” In business, success is much more about who you have on your team than the kind of strategy you’re trying to execute on. Google wasn’t the first search engine to come along, but they had something no other search engine had: Larry Page and […]
