Working from home can seem like it would offer a lot of freedom, and it often can. However, the workday can become hectic and stressful if you're not planning it out very well. It's important to have a good workday plan in place, even if you're working from home. Otherwise, you can end up not getting some of your important work done, not planning enough time for everything you … [Read more...] about How to Plan out Your Workday if You Work from Home
Setting Priorities
Organizing Your Small Business Tasks
A fundamental challenge of small business can be summarized as "too many tasks, too few people." Unlike large enterprises which can have whole teams devoted to limited tasks - think "Task force for the unification of stapler specifications and procedures" - small businesses can have one person covering anything and everything. The time to address "who does what" in an … [Read more...] about Organizing Your Small Business Tasks
Saying No to Demands
Below are some specific key words or phrases you can use in saying No to the other's demand in a way that flows naturally from your Yes, your power, and your respect. Remember that your tone and underlying intent need to be congruent with your words if they are to have the right impact. "No" or "No Thanks" The simplest word for setting a limit is No. It is a word of pure … [Read more...] about Saying No to Demands