Organization and Workflow

Marketing Matters: How to Find Your "Tarket"

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:05:42 -0500

You've got a great business concept, but you need to determine who you can market it to. For instance, what group of people will actually be interested in your product or service, and how can you reach them? Well, before you do anything else, you better figure out your "tarket." Let us explain...

Avoid the Post-Vacation Slam: Eight Tips for Taking Time Off

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:50:47 -0500

You're leaving on a one-week vacation next Monday and you're trying to get everything done before you go - or at least, get organized to the point that when you return, it will all make sense to you. Here are some suggestions on how to prioritize before and after your time off.

The Productivity Guru: Why Less Activity Is More, Part 1

Sara Caputo — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:11:16 -0500

Do you feel like you're constantly rushing from one "obligation" to the next? In the first installment of our Productivity Guru's series on why less is more, she divulges how to break the habit of busyness. Intrigued? Keep reading...

Lost in the Sauce: Why Perfectionism Can Diminish Your Productivity

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:08:16 -0500

Wanting to do things correctly is a good attribute. Having to do things correctly to the point that you're unable to let go of a project or issue once it has been solved is not. Although it may seem counterintuitive, perfectionism is one of the top productivity-killers. Read on to learn more about this conundrum in this informative article.

Manage Your Contacts: How to Effectively Organize Business Cards

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:29:43 -0500

Remember when you would exchange business cards with someone and then place theirs into your Rolodex? Well, collecting business cards isn't that straightforward anymore. Now, you have to decide why you're collecting it (Courtesy?) and what you will do with it afterward (Scan it?).Here are some things to consider when collecting business cards.

Back in the Groove: How to Quickly Regain Focus After It's Lost

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:15:16 -0500

You're working diligently on a deadline when your coworker interrupts you with a seemingly unsolvable problem. Or, perhaps your significant other calls to tell you some bad news. How do you regain your focus when something threatens to sideline you? Read on to learn some strategies for success.

The Productivity Guru: What Comes First: Happiness or Productivity?

Sara Caputo — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:11:24 -0500

Are we productive because we're happy or are we happy because we're productive? Much like the age-old "chicken/egg" dilemma, our Productivity Guru explores this question in this informative article. Don't miss out.

The Right Track: 10 Ways to Increase Your Team's Productivity

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:48:50 -0500

Unfortunately, it's impossible to make your team be productive. However, you can provide them with the right tools for success. In this informative article, human resources expert Deborah Hildebrand explains 10 ways to increase your team's productivity. Don't miss out.

Just Do It: How to Create an Action Plan

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:53:04 -0500

When you have a ton of goals to accomplish and decisions to make, the only way to stay on track is to develop an action plan. Not sure how to create an action plan or whether it would even benefit you? Here's what you need to know.

Give It Up: The Perfect Way to Stop Being a Perfectionist

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:51:16 -0500

You think you're the hardest-working member of your team. You put in long hours, edit what you do until it's perfect, and harbor a secret anxiety that the work you do is never good enough. If your perfectionist ways are beginning to weigh you down, learn how to stop the madness in this article.