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How to Plan a Working Vacation

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You might just come up with a brilliant solution to a challenging problem during a meditative paddle boarding trip. Everyone in your organization should be aware of your schedule and hopefully help you pick up some slack while you’re gone. “Physically leaving the home and office can be an emotional and mental release.

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. In 2020, more than a third of Americans freelanced — up 22% from 2019, CNBC reports. And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication.

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5 Smart Money Hacks to Help You Budget for the Holidays

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But even with inflation going down, I knew I could be setting myself up for disappointment. So, before I start shopping, I come up with a realistic figure that I can spend on holiday presents. One year, I even wrapped up some of my favorite books from my bookshelf to give. I honestly love gift-shopping. Remember, it’s December.

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2023: My Year in Preview

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Much like my Year in Review, I’m dividing this piece up into seasons, earmarking some of the highlights that I plan to make happen during each of them. Use the promo code productivityist20 for a 20% discount when you use that link.). Want one of my wall calendars? But I recognize I’m in the minority. Winter 2023.

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13 Best Productivity Apps: Tools to Make 2022 Your Most Productive Year Yet

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From there, plans start at $10 per user per month and come with discounts as you add more users. Recurring tasks, delegation, comments, calendar integration, kanban-style productivity visualizations and subtasks are some of the most notable features of Todoist. Ayoa offers a one-week free trial that includes all features.

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Does it Make Sense for the CEO of a VC-Funded Company to Hire an EA?

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As the CEO or Founder of an early or late-stage start-up, what can you do to weather the shoals of today’s VC landscape? When thinking about this, make sure to discount the time you waste ramping up after each distraction or interruption. Venture Capital funding and exits are down.

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Your Roadmap to Effective Office Systems

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It should be easy for someone else to pick up, follow, and achieve the same results, even if they’ve never touched the project before. Review calendars and compile date and time options. Review calendars and compile date and time options. Review calendars and compile date and time options. Step 1: Brainstorm.

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