Becoming your own boss is a daunting, but ultimately rewarding goal. Sure, you’re getting a check working for someone else, but you’re still trading your own hours for someone else. Getting out on your own involves a bunch of planning and even more leadership. But if you think you’re ready, check out our list of tips to get your started.
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Start Your Own Business: A Quick Guide to Breaking Free From the Cubicle
Friday, July 23rd, 2010Three Conditions Required for the Mental State of Flow
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010Flow. It’s that moment when your body takes over and you act without thinking. All distractions are eliminated…all you see are your goals. This concept was developed by Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, and it helps us understand how we can achieve our best work. He identified three conditions for best Flow.
What Would Warren Do? The Billionaire’s Guide to Your Work Day
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010America is filled with tycoons, but there aren’t many more respected or revered than Warren Buffett. The admiration doesn’t come from his billions of dollars, but from the attitude he carries throughout his undeniable successes. By focusing on the right areas of business, Warren built a multi-national company, headquartered in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. By keeping it simple, you can follow in Warren’s footsteps.
5 of the Most Useful Tech Tools You’re Not Using
Thursday, June 17th, 2010Productivity can be both increased and stifled by technology. We’ve shown you ways to keep technological distractions to a minimum in previous posts, but now we’re focusing on ways to improve your efficiency through some great tools on the web. Make use of these organizing tips and tricks by implementing some of the best tools you can find online.
Should You Be Working Out at Work?
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010Exercise and working out should be an integral part of your weekly routine. Refreshing the body with a hard workout will refresh the mind as well, resulting in higher levels of productivity. If you don’t have time throughout the week to exercise, try implementing a few of these simple tips throughout your work day to burn calories and stay fit.
Will Flex Time Work for You?
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010For those working in an office, the standard 9-5 schedule often times seems constricting. Have you ever looked out the window and longed to take off for a few hours? Many businesses are making this wish a reality, combining the self-governing schedule of working at home, with the teamwork and materials of an office. Flex time, once thought of as a scourge ruining employee work ethic, is now being embraced by companies around the country. Whether employee or supervisor, if you’re looking to add flex time to your benefits package, we have some tips and tricks.
Can’t Deal With Your Co-Workers or Boss? 5 Things to Try Before You Quit
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010Loving your job entails many factors…compensation, benefits, loyalty, freedom, travel, but especially co-workers. If you are surrounded by people you don’t get along with, your day-to-day can be miserable. Don’t wait around, waiting for your boss to solve problems between your peers. Take action and make your office conducive to productive, rewarding work.
Technology is Your Friend, Make Your Work Life Easier
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010We are firmly implanted in the Wired era. New technologies, electronic tools, networks, and hardware appear each day all with the intention to cut down on wasted time and help you do business more efficiently. But have we gone too far? With so many new tools at our fingertips, it’s easy to spend over half your day just trying ‘em out! Learn that technology has a time and place so that you’ll stay organized and on track.
