There are lots of things that prevent us being productive in today’s workplace. Some of the things we can control and some we can’t. It is important to focus on the things you can change. Procrastination affects most people at various times. And this is something we can change. Here are 5 Ways to Stop Procrastination. […]
Most organisations have moved away from individual offices to create open plan working spaces. These spaces minimise boundaries between people and promote collaboration and teamwork. Teams can stay in touch easily and deal with issues informally as they arise. This helps to people be productive in an open plan office and can increase work throughput. But […]
September is a great time to reset your goals. Consider the goals you set at the start of the year. There may be some goals you haven’t started yet. Or maybe some new goals that emerged as the year progressed. Now is the time to re-evaluate your priorities so you can focus on the most […]
Most business owners are stretched for time and would love some extra time to get more done each day. Staying on top of the day-to-day work can be all-consuming. The owner or manager of the business needs to step back occasionally and consider things from a high level so that strategic decisions can be made. Be […]
Too much valuable time can be spent sorting through Inboxes. Would you like to be productive and reduce this time? Using the automated tools in your Email provider is a way to manage your time. In Outlook the Rules functionality gives you great power for automatically Moving, Deleting or Sorting emails. Read our tips on How To Use […]
We are experiencing some fantastic weather this week in Ireland. This is a photo I took earlier at my local beach. The weather forecasters promise it’s going to last for a few days but in Ireland we are always a bit reluctant to believe them. For those of you reading from overseas, I must explain […]
The days are getting longer, and the schools will soon be closing for the summer holidays. Your kids are getting excited about the long, lazy days ahead. But you find yourself getting increasingly anxious. How will you keep your kids busy? How will you balance work and parenting this summer? Where will you find extra […]
Lots of people are working from home these days. As employers offer more flexibility some employees stay home to avoid their daily commute. Many self-employed people work at home to keep their business costs down. Without the distractions of the regular office environment people have a chance to think and get things done if they […]
Smart phones are super productive tools that help us manage our business and personal lives. They give us freedom and flexibility and control as we can access important information anytime and anywhere. Yet increasingly people feel like their smartphone is taking over their lives. How can you de clutter your phone. manage your time and […]
The Women’s Inspire Network was held in Harveys Point Hotel in Donegal on April 10th 2019. It was a jam-packed day of advice, stories and inspiration for women in business. You can read all about the event on Donegal Woman here. With around 180 attendees, 20 speakers and panellists, and almost 10,000 social media interactions, there was no shortage […]
