Wanna know a secret? Block your calendar for times that you need for you. Whether it be for work or for personal time. I have found blocking time keeps me sane and prevents me from having too many meetings and not enough time to get things done or to have me time.
Have you ever analyzed your business to see what drives revenue? Tracking those numbers are key to success and growth. To start focus on your top three. Create tracking charts and evaluate regularly. Look for trends and set goals. Hold individuals accountable. You’d be amazed at how you can grow your bottom line.
As a recruiter, I meet a lot of people of different backgrounds and industries. I learn about job requirements and what employers have to offer to the job market. And I also learn about the help employers need when it comes to aspects of hiring. One aspect is the job interview. There are business owners...
Want to get more organized with your time? Here are some secrets. Number one, categorize and break down larger to-dos into smaller pieces. Number two, prioritize. Take care of those immediate tasks that have deadlines first. Number three, set reasonable deadlines, overestimate the amount of time you believe you will need to accomplish your tasks.
Have you ever been a victim of a computer crash or even worse, been hacked? Do you have a system in place that should that happen, you have backups that will work? I can tell you from experience, it has happened to me. Don’t be a victim, get a sound backup system today.
I received an interesting letter in the mail the other day that specifically stated that People First, my company, was not in compliance with my Labor Law Poster. This disturbed me because as an HR Professional with over 40 years of experience, I knew I was in compliance with the Law. That got me thinking...
I am currently working with a business coach who monthly, quarterly and annually has me set stretch goals. What are stretch goals, you ask? They are goals that you can’t even imagine accomplishing. You’d be surprised how just by documenting and committing to them, they can be accomplished. Give it a try.
When handling a difficult client, don’t take it personally, remain upbeat & positive, know when to back down (not every disagreement needs an argument), try to be sympathetic, and above all, listen to hear not to react. And if dealing with that client creates anxiety and you feel it is not worth the effort, it’s...
Being a woman of faith, I have always trusted in what God’s plan was for me. I didn’t always realize that He was in control and thought that things happened to me because of good luck or because of my skills alone. As I’ve matured both personally and professionally, I realize that it is because...
Look! A squirrel! Have you ever had that customer who is all over the place? There is an expression that I often think of “Lack of planning on your part, does not constitute an emergency on my part”. While you want to be of service, there are times when you cannot allow others to dictate...
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