The holidays come the same time every year. It’s not like they sneak up on us. But now, mid-October, is the time of year when people should start thinking about the upcoming holidays. It seems early since we haven’t even celebrated Halloween yet, but, it’s really not too early. From decorating and shopping to entertaining…
When I first started this business over 16 years ago, I learned an important lesson that stays with me today. Here’s the story and the lesson: I was in a networking group of other/like-minded professionals back in 2010 when I first started OCD. I met a man who owned a Moving company so we worked…
Time blocking is a time management method where you schedule your day by dividing it into distinct blocks of time, each dedicated to a specific task or group of tasks. Instead of working from a general to-do list, you allocate exact times on your calendar for focused work, breaks and other responsibilities. Time blocking…
For those of you who didn’t receive or read last month’s newsletter, this is a continuation, Part II, of my article “Set Yourself Up for Success When Working From Home”. The following are some great tips to follow to be more productive and efficient when working from home. 1. Work Center: The first thing I…
Working from home is most definitely not for everyone. But, right now, many of us have no choice. As a small business owner, I personally love working from my home office. No commuting, my schedule is more flexible and I can work in my pj’s if I want. For many, the thought of working in pajamas,…