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15 Grammar Goofs that make you look silly
ProAssisting Blog
MARCH 6, 2012
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March, 2012
How A Simple Email Signature Can Get You More Clients
Office Organization Success
MARCH 2, 2012
Whenever you receive an email from me you will ALWAYS see my contact information at the bottom and know exactly how you can get in touch with me. You will see: My name. My company’s name. My telephone and fax number. My email address (with an active hyperlink).
10 Ineffective Ways To Simplify
Simple Productivity Blog
MARCH 28, 2012
Wednesdays are simplicity days at SimpleProductivity blog. Recently someone complained to me that she could not make simplicity work.
Expand Your Wi-Fi Signal At Home And Make Your Internet Faster
Productivity Bits
MARCH 22, 2012
S ometimes being productive means having the right tools at the right time. Sometimes having the right tools means having to shell out extra dollars just to get them. I wanted to do stuff over the internet when I am at home during the weekend.
Use Nondisclosure Agreements When Trying to License Your Ideas
The Solopreneur Life
MARCH 30, 2012
T here’s a new addition to The Solopreneur Life’s Amazon bookstore: Stephen Key’s One Simple Idea: Turn Your Dreams Into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work.
Don’t Be Afraid to Change Your Mind
Eat Your Career
MARCH 8, 2012
Here’s a lesson I’m still learning: Changing your mind isn’t the same as giving up. You see, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about goals— how to set them properly , how to see them through, how to keep your perspective about achieving them. As most of you know, I’m kind of a goal junkie.
Top 10 Signs Coworking is Growing Up
Small Business Labs
MARCH 21, 2012
The recent Global Coworking Unconference Conference left many with the same impression it did Shareable's Neil Gorenflo - that " coworking's all grow'd up " GigaOm's Jessica Stillman echoes this view, writing in her article The conversion to coworking 2.0 continues : "Coworking, it seems, is growing up and moving out of its original geographic and industry-specific enclaves, penetrating the consciousness of more mainstream institutions."
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I Think The Zombie Apocalypse Has Occurred
Simple Productivity Blog
MARCH 30, 2012
It’s popular these days to talk about the zombie apocalypse. People having training sessions, act it out, and discuss it at work. Zombies are supposed to rise up and walk through the streets, sucking the brains out of anyone they meet. The scary thing is that I think it has already happened.
5 Things to Consider Before Hiring a Career Coach
On The Job
MARCH 23, 2012
Americans love a quick fix and I'm one of them. I never go anywhere without Super Glue. Break a nail? I zap it with Super Glue. The wheel falls off my office chair? Super Glue does the trick. But when it comes to fixing your career or finding a new job, the going can be a lot slower.
21Tips For Building the Body of Legend Bruce Lee
Dumb Little Man
MARCH 16, 2012
Bruce Lee had one of the most iconic bodies in the film industry. Even the big-shots of bodybuilding like Joe Weider and Arnold Schwarzenegger have nothing but praise for him.
Stop procrastinating! How to Overcoming and Avoid Procrastination - 30 Tips
Productive & Organized
MARCH 14, 2012
Procrastination is the #1 reason business owners find that their business stalls.
10 ways to improve your public speaking
Ian's Messy Desk
MARCH 8, 2012
According to The Book of Lists , the fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. I was a member of Toastmasters for a number of years. I enjoyed the applause and after effects of successful speeches, but I hated the nerves and stress that went with the delivery. It goes without saying, great content can be ruined by poor delivery. Okay, I said it.)
Do You Have Unrealistic Career Expectations?
Eat Your Career
MARCH 29, 2012
So, you’re not happy at work. But,” you wonder, “is anyone?”. Maybe you expect too much. Maybe you have some unrealistic idea of what career fulfillment looks like. Maybe this is as good as it gets. Maybe. After all, no job is perfect. But, there might be one that’s a little closer to perfect.
Get More Free Time By Batching
Simple Productivity Blog
MARCH 12, 2012
Mondays are productivity days at SimpleProductivity blog. Even when exhausted, do you tell yourself you can do one more thing that’s on your list? Always doing more is a good way to eat up all your free time and turn into a crispy critter.
Getting Creative With Pinterest
Small Business Labs
MARCH 28, 2012
Even if you've been living in a cave the last year or so you've probably still heard of Pinterest. As the chart below from Comscore shows, it's the fastest growing social networking site of all time.
Time to Kill Your Mental Boundaries
Dumb Little Man
MARCH 12, 2012
What do you believe about yourself? It is remarkably easy to become convinced of your limitations. Frequently, people discuss what they would love to have or do but “can’t” for one reason or another.
How to Make Your Workplace Greener
Eco-Office Gals
MARCH 6, 2012
There are a range of methods which can be employed to make your workplace more environmentally sound.
12 Ideas for the Best To Do Lists and How to Get Things Done
Productive & Organized
MARCH 23, 2012
One of the questions that I frequently get when I work with clients is "What is the best way to ensure that I get things done? What type of to do list should I use?" " And I often answer: "It depends!" " You see, managing your tasks is a personal thing.
6 Cool Examples of Successful Niche Businesses
The Solopreneur Life
MARCH 27, 2012
T he secret to a successful niche business is realizing that it isn’t about you. It’s about the customer.” ” —Glenda Ervin, vice president of marketing for Lehman’s. Ervin is absolutely correct. Niche businesses meet needs. Niche businesses solve problems. Niche businesses ease the pain. Here are six examples of how enterprising solopreneurs identified needs, created fabulous niches, and built thriving businesses. The Need: Retribution.
What Grandma Esther Could Teach You About Productivity
Simple Productivity Blog
MARCH 26, 2012
Mondays are productivity days at SimpleProductivity blog. My grandmother Esther was a notable farm wife. She raised 8 children, including two with physical challenges, on a small dairy farm in the middle of Wisconsin. She was capable, hardworking, cheerful, and productive.
How Your Gaming Habit Could Earn You a Big Payday
On The Job
MARCH 16, 2012
Recently I've noticed there are a lot fewer screaming kids while I'm running my weekend errands, and I think I've figured out why: All the kids are plugged in. Even kids who can barely walk are holding mommy's cellphone or daddy's iPad.
Five Surefire Ways to Kill Your Marriage
Dumb Little Man
MARCH 10, 2012
I don’t have to tell you that marriages and lifelong partnerships are tricky and unfortunately, many fail. However, most of us dream of the one woman or man to spend the rest of our days with, blissfully happy until we take our last breath.
4 Basic Types of Speeches
Ian's Messy Desk
MARCH 14, 2012
The four basic types of speeches are: to inform, to instruct, to entertain, and to persuade. These are not mutually exclusive of one another. You may have several purposes in mind when giving your presentation. For example, you may try to inform in an entertaining style. Another speaker might inform the audience and try to persuade them to act on the information.
The Rise of High-End Personal Services
Small Business Labs
MARCH 27, 2012
According to the New York Times , high-end nannies in New York City are garnering salary and benefit packages that take their total compensation to well over $200,000 per year. A related Huffington Post article points out that high-end nannies in Europe are also hansomely rewarded.
Why It’s a Bad Idea to Air Your Grievances Publicly
Eat Your Career
MARCH 15, 2012
Remember on Seinfeld , when George Costanza’s dad decided to rebel against the commercialism of the winter holidays and celebrate a holiday called Festivus instead? One tradition was to stand around the Festivus pole and air your grievances.
How To Resist The Next Shiny Toy…And Why You Should
Simple Productivity Blog
MARCH 22, 2012
Have you ever been tempted to upgrade something you own simply because there is a newer version? Or to change the way that you do something because someone famous is touting a new method? In programming circles we call this the shiny toy syndrome.
Why Men Don't Take Women Seriously at Work
On The Job
MARCH 13, 2012
Are you one of those women who carries a handbag big enough to hold all your essentials? Like lip balm, a change of shoes, a first responder medical kit, a small sewing machine and a hair straightening iron?
Your Willingness to Fail Will Determine How Often You Succeed
Dumb Little Man
MARCH 5, 2012
Learning how to surf was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I have zero natural athletic ability, and I’ve never been good at sports. To add to that, the conditions are different every single time you paddle out. But, I persevered.
A Solopreneur Life Survey: Do You Want To Help Build a Great Community?
The Solopreneur Life
MARCH 20, 2012
T heSolopreneurLife.com strives to provide resources, connections, and community to solopreneurs. I think the site does a good job with resources and connections, but it hasn’t delivered on the community promise. In large part it’s because I haven’t had a clear vision of what a great, sustainable solopreneur community would/could/should look like. And I’m hesitant to dedicate the resources to creating a great community without knowing if you want one.
Green Living, Green Wallet
Eco-Office Gals
MARCH 7, 2012
We live in a world that is driven by excessive consumer spending and excessive consumer waste. We often buy things we cannot really afford, and in many cases these are things we don’t really need.
The Car as a Mobile Office
Small Business Labs
MARCH 6, 2012
We've long followed the trends toward connected cars. Back in 2007 we discussed the growing role cars would play as mobile offices in the Intuit Future of Small Business report The Connected World of Entrepreneurs.
How To Get Past The Barriers To Keeping A Journal
Simple Productivity Blog
MARCH 14, 2012
Wednesdays are simplicity days at SimpleProductivity blog. Did you make a resolution to keep a journal this year? How’s that going? I stopped making the resolution because I simply let it fall by the wayside. Yet journaling is a great tool.
8 Ways to Make Meetings Better
On The Job
MARCH 1, 2012
I've been told that when I am in meetings, my body language screams "I hate being here." Nice to know my body is listening to my mind. Seriously, there are some meetings I enjoy and find myself fascinated by the interesting comments and dynamic personalities.
Do You Have Too Many Goals? Here's How to Prioritize Them
Dumb Little Man
MARCH 3, 2012
How many goals are you chasing right now? There's a good chance that you've got too many. It's a classic productivity mistake – and an understandable one. We all want to achieve the best we're capable of, and experts advise us to set challenging, even "audacious" goals.
How Much Is An Idea Worth
Productivity Bits
MARCH 5, 2012
E piphany. Eureka. How much is an idea worth? It is virtually worth nothing. Really. The great products we see today are brought forth by some kind of thinking process. We call them concepts. Or imagination. Dream. Before we see products, a thought process must take place. But how important is an idea? If we are to put a tag price to a very important idea, how valuable is that idea in dollar terms?
Bob Chandler and Bigfoot: A Monster Example of “Niche Creation”
The Solopreneur Life
MARCH 19, 2012
S olopreneurs are frequently encouraged to “find your niche.” ” I disagree with that advice. Don’t find your niche. Create your niche. As an example of what niche creation looks like, consider the story of Bob Chandler, the St.
What is the Post-PC Era?
Small Business Labs
MARCH 12, 2012
During Apple's recent iPad announcement CEO Tim Cook made several references to the "post-PC era" This led to a flurry of articles on the topic. At the simplest level, the post-PC era refers to the growth of computing devices that are not traditional PCs.
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