In part one we looked at batching and how grouping similiar type tasks together makes you more productive. (If you missed it you can read it here) Being productive is very much about being in the 'flow'. Here's a definition of flow from Wikipedia: Flow is the...
(This is part 1 in a 3 part series on your productivity secret weapons) One of the reasons you may have started your business was 'freedom'. Freedom from the daily commute, the over controlling boss, the restraints of working in an office where you're constantly chasing deadlines. It's...
Do you sometimes find yourself getting a little, err, 'distracted' by what your competitors are doing? Do they all seem to be doing so much better than you? More exciting products? More customers? Making more money? Living a better life? What are you doing wrong and what...
Grab a cuppa and click on the image to view this short video (just under 5 mins) on why you need to have processes in your business. I hope you enjoy it - let me know what you think and what action you're going to take...
And I thought 'sorry' was supposed to be the hardest word. Nope. At least not in my experience of working with Solo Entrepreneurs. Do any of these sound familiar to you? You have customers that you make very little, or even no profit from (and they often take...
You know that you need to work hard to succeed in business, right? You know that it's all about your customers, and that you need to give excellent service to them. But you've started to feel a bit jaded. You can't quite put your finger on it,...
Are you fearful that your business will not survive the current economic climate? It's big news right now with lots of big names closing down, how can a really small business survive? At the time of writing this, we've had 3 big retailers close down in the...
Do you just love a freebie? Something for nothing. No cost involved. I totally get it. I love a freebie too. When I'm looking for new tools to use in my business, when I'm looking for advice, when I'm looking for information etc. etc. I've learned some big...
If you find yourself saying or thinking that you don't have time to spend on planning in your business, or if you just want to find an easy, step by step approach to business planning, watch this short video. It's under 5 minutes long and...
It's easier than ever to get distracted and lose your focus. From your inbox to social media, online 'research' to your smart-phone being your constant companion. Oooh hang on a mo, that looks interesting on Facebook...
