Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Updated and reposted from May 2008 1) Always Look Ahead It is human nature to want to live in the past: to savour accomplishments or to wallow in defeats. Cheers, Kathy Comment by Kathy on May 21, 2008 @ 3:09 pm Kathy, the permalink is built into the post title. Comment by Ian McKenzie on May 21, 2008 @ 3:13 pm I used to exercise #3.

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JULY 1, 2010

So I emailed and said thank you and said – I’d love to return the favor – any thoughts? com as my email address). Someone gives you a recommendation on LinkedIn and after you accept it for your profile page, you are automatically given the opportunity to do the same in return.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

This expansion operates on floor space that had been idle after a previous downsizing in 2008, more fully using our building space. Regular emails to growing customer base. This is a great example of leveraging existing skills, capabilities and business infrastructure to enter an adjacent market. 

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 22, 2010

Shama wrote “The Zen of Social Media Marketing” as she was aware there was an acute need for such a book; she was constantly being asked, even by successful business people, how to use Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to enhance their business. You can buy “The Zen of Social Media Marketing” here. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 28, 2010

with 7 Tips for Effective Email There is something about e-mail that fosters poor communication habits. Develop at set of personal rules for processing your email in a productive way. Read: Five fast email productivity tips @ 43 Folders Ignore the above tips. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 16, 2010

Related articles by Zemanta Personal Organization: Create Effective To-Do Lists (blisstree.com) The Best Productivity System There Is (celestinechua.com) Good Todo (nytm.org) The Best To-Do List (ismckenzie.com) Related Posts: Top 5 Posts for May 2008 Bits and Pieces – August 10 Quotes – April 16 Productivity Did you enjoy this post?

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 1, 2010

It can be all to easy to just quickly check an email, or write a quick blog post – but if this is impacting negatively on your home life these are habits you need to break. If you are distracted by your telephone or personal email account, turn them off! Problem 3: My household is too distracting. I look forward to connecting with you!

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Make or Break Moments

MAY 7, 2010

Three emails later, and they had named the book and set what they thought would be an impossible goal: 100 bloggers. All 171 bloggers will use their respective online platforms—their blogs, Twitter, Facebook and other social media profiles, and websites—to promote their co-authors and book sales.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Comment by Lauren Elder on July 1, 2008 @ 8:33 am Got a wedding coming up and couldn’t even comprehend doing a speech without planning it out. Comment by James @ Organize IT on July 1, 2008 @ 1:12 pm One of the regular parts of a Toastmasters meeting is called Table Topics. If I end up in that situation this will be useful.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 2, 2010

Why not connect with him on Twitter @adrianswinscoe, LinkedIn or if you liked this article then why not subscribe to his RSS Feed ? We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. Image kindly provided by Kasperbs.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. This will build your brand, increase your website exposure and drive traffic to your website. Liz Said on March 4th, 2010 at 4:37 am A press release is always a good option too.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 16, 2010

Comments thanks that’s helpful Comment by email on July 23, 2008 @ 11:48 pm Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Zen to Done Productivity eBook Increase your AdSense Earnings Thesis Demo Site — See the Thesis Theme in action!

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 21, 2010

Related articles by Zemanta How to make a bridal speech (bridalwave.tv) Related Posts: 9 Key Steps for Preparing a Speech Top 5 Posts for February 2008 4 Basic Types of Speeches Communication Did you enjoy this post? Perhaps you’re more comfortable with inspiration quotes or stories; use those instead.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 21, 2010

Comment by Medical Sales Recruiter on February 21, 2008 @ 12:21 pm Hi Ian, Your article raises some very important points though, fundamentally, we cannot manage time. Comment by Nickolove Lovemore on February 22, 2008 @ 2:29 am I think Nickolove is right on the mark, properly managing our activities is crucial to effective time management.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 18, 2010

For the latest information about SME Technology, follow me on Twitter or become a fan of WinWeb on Facebook. We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. I look forward to connecting with you!

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

Microsoft to Rule the Twitter Sphere According To Robert Scoble. We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. « Bookkeeping Services For WInWeb OnlineOffice Pro Customers Included. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 13, 2010

For the latest information about SME Technology, follow me on Twitter or become a fan of WinWeb on Facebook. We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. I look forward to connecting with you! start-up in business.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 22, 2010

I believe Tony Robbins said that the art of communicating a “word&# or “meaning&# to another human, consists of 3 parts: The written word: 17% – Tone of voice: 34% – Body language: 49% This means an email is very inefficient (17%), while talking on the phone is worth 51% (17+34). That is worth a whopping 100%.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2010

For more inspiration, follow me on Twitter or become a fan of WinWeb on Facebook. We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. I look forward to connecting with you! Sponsors Advertise Here?

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Early indications via twitter and other online social media is that more and more people thinking about leaving the UK to set up shop abroad. We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2010

For the latest information about SME Technology, follow me on Twitter or become a fan of WinWeb on Facebook. We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. It’s well worth investing some time in them!

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 28, 2010

This helps reduces the amount on my desk… If I have two aggravating duties sometimes I make a little deal with myself: One of this I allow myself to postpone, but the other one needs to be done today… Comment by Branchenbuch on January 28, 2008 @ 6:15 am You might enjoy this little cartoon about procrastination.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 2, 2010

The Internet makes marketing your company easy; write a Blog, join Twitter and LinkedIn, and create a facebook group. Marketing and PR can start with a free Facebook page, and a free Twitter account, and then use free online Press Releases to help publicize big events. All of these actions will increase awareness of your product.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Have a good one, Chaz [link] Chaz’s Notes: Personal Development for the Modern Age Comment by Charlie on January 23, 2008 @ 6:51 pm your blog very inspiring me and this is very helps for me. Zen to Done Productivity eBook Increase your AdSense Earnings Thesis Demo Site — See the Thesis Theme in action!

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 20, 2010

For the latest information about SME Technology, follow me on Twitter or become a fan of WinWeb on Facebook. We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. I look forward to connecting with you!

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 6, 2010

Related articles by Zemanta 20 Quick Tips For Better Time Management (lifehack.org) Batch Distractions to Increase Efficiency [Distractions] (lifehacker.com) How to stop procrastinating (holykaw.alltop.com) Related Posts: Productivity Links Top 5 Posts for May 2008 Online Time Management Resources from Day-Timer Productivity Did you enjoy this post?

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APRIL 6, 2010

Does Twitter really bring traffic to your website? We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. Is that PR campaign your running really worth the money? Know what to measure and you’ll know how successful you are. -

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 6, 2010

Comment by Art Gelwicks on January 8, 2008 @ 9:52 am Great post. Cheers Darren Fleming Australia’s Public Speaking coach [link] Comment by Australian Public speaking courses on January 9, 2008 @ 4:43 am Trackbacks Great Inspiration Articles 22 Jan 2008 | Strategist.org.uk

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Loosely Speaking

JANUARY 13, 2009

Social networking became the trendiest way to stay connected in 2008. For instance, can I represent you, by posting links to your newest blog posts and responding to all your Twitter DM’s, forwarding to you just the ones I think you’ll want to review? I think this raises some ethical dilemmas. Thank you for your input.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Go to twitter, Patrick we ARE the media! My email address is Patrick(at)PMJohnson.com. I’ll email you back with contact details for you to get hold of me and we can have a chat. I’ll drop you a line by email and then we can have a chat. What you class as media is slow, you want to know what is happening right now?

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 15, 2010

When VAClassroom first launched their original Internet Marketing VA Program in May of 2008, they predicted that small business owners would become increasingly interested in hiring virtual teams to support their Internet Marketing efforts. Well, things have not slowed down.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 15, 2010

Related Posts: Free Personal Income Tax Software for Canadians Free Canadian Personal Income Tax Software Top 5 Posts for January 2008 Productivity Did you enjoy this post? Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Comments No comments yet.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Comment by Ergonomics Los Angeles on March 2, 2008 @ 10:24 pm Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Zen to Done Productivity eBook Increase your AdSense Earnings Thesis Demo Site — See the Thesis Theme in action!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

As we head into the New Year it will be easy to forget and put 2008 instead of 2009. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 January, 2009 Happy New Year! Now dont forget to put the correct year on your documents. After all, weve been doing it for a whole year now.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Comment by Mary on February 28, 2008 @ 3:10 pm I’d even say for #4 to thank anyone – mentor or otherwise. Comment by Jonathan Woodruff on November 6, 2010 @ 8:24 pm Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Comments This is a great list.

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JULY 5, 2010

Comment by Phil Gerbyshak on August 3, 2008 @ 8:05 pm Trackbacks 8 mental steps to self-motivation Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Great reminder for all of us!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I had no idea this could be done, but I was thrilled when I got her email, but it just proved to me once again that we are all holding on to things we take for granted that others know about. The tip she sent me was how to edit an email that you have received. Close out of the email and you will be asked to Save the changes.

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