Are you a nine-to-five worker? I’m not and most of us aren’t. First, we all have different times of the day when we’re at our peak performance. For me, it’s early mornings. By mid-afternoon I’m starting to fade. But in addition to our natural rhythms, a traditional work schedule isn’t conducive to our hectic lifestyles. […]
Feeling good and easily managing everyday activities is something many of us take for granted. But when something happens that makes simple tasks tough to accomplish, you clearly understand how much you’ve lost. Millions of American’s who suffer from chronic pain experience that loss. I know. I have Fibromyalgia — a chronic pain condition. May […]
Technology is a game-changer for many small businesses. Broadband connectivity and online business tools levels the competitive playing field — allowing small companies to compete along side big enterprises. It also gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to conduct business around the globe. And cloud-based solutions provide small businesses with affordable resources that increase productivity and profitability. […]
Emails — can’t live with them and can’t live without them. Email is the primary form of business communication today. On average, we spend about 28 percent of our work day managing emails and the majority of them are unnecessary. The typical worker gets approximately 147 emails per day. (I get far more than that!) Of those emails, 48 percent get deleted which takes about 3.2 seconds each — that’s four minutes a day — 20 minutes a week of basically wasted time.
“Ding” There’s that sound again, alerting you to another instant message. Instant messaging is becoming a popular way to communicate in the business world, and as annoying as you may find it, some experts say the technology increases workplace productivity. A research study from Ohio State University and the University of California found that workers who use instant messaging on the job reported less interruptions during the workday than their fellow colleagues.