Procrastination is a way of life for the chaotic business owner. Big ideas, small execution. But the focused entrepreneur knows that putting off tasks is just off-putting. Today my super snappy small business slice shows you how to defeat procrastination with PRE-crastination. (See what I did there?)
Tag: Time Management
4 Steps to Take a Vacation from Your Business
When did the idea of getting a little R&R become so terrifying for entrepreneurs? Small business owners often pack their bags only to unpack their desk when they take a vacation. But going off the radar doesn’t mean your small business has to go off-course. Which is why today we’ll practice the art of letting … Continue reading “4 Steps to Take a Vacation from Your Business”
5 Reasons to Invest 5 Hours/Week On Your Business
Hard work is admirable and necessary, certainly. But all too often business owners only work hard and rarely work smart. This results in growing your muscles but not growing your business. To work smart, you’ve got to work ON your business, not just IN it. This short video illustrates the top five reasons why. Watch, … Continue reading “5 Reasons to Invest 5 Hours/Week On Your Business”
How to Kill the Dreaded Quick Question
As a business owner you strive to be available whenever customers or employees need help. When “quick questions” come along, you wind up dropping everything—and losing focus and valuable time. “Stop, Drop, and Chaos” no more, after you check out my simple solutions to killing the devious, dreaded “double Q.”
How to Overcome Opportunity Addiction
Once the entrepreneurial bug bites, you begin to see opportunity everywhere. Right? Potential clients, potential side jobs, potential add-ons—the list goes on and on. The allure of it all can be intoxicating. This mindset has a dark side, though: Opportunity Addiction or OA. I’ve suffered from it myself. It’s not pretty. So, to help you … Continue reading “How to Overcome Opportunity Addiction”
