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Five Easy Steps to Finding Your Flow, Part Two

Friday, July 16th, 2010

This post concludes our two part series on finding your Flow. Flow is focused on finding the best ways to keep your mind balanced and motivated on the task ahead. Finding this state is very difficult for some, but a snap for others. If you’re having trouble blocking out the distractions and getting your best work done, make sure to read this exciting conclusion where we list the final four steps to find your ultimate Flow.

Five Easy Steps to Finding Your Flow, Part One

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Productivity stems from focus and balance, two key elements in the Zen lifestyle. Perhaps it is for this reason that so many professionals and salespeople are flocking to the practice of Zen beliefs. Obtaining harmony is not easy though and it often times takes hard work and diligence. We have collected 5 easy steps to guide you along the road to Nirvana.

What is the Effect of Social Media on the Brain?

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

The Internet is an amazing business tool. World’s of information at your fingertips…and therein lies the problem. How do you focus on work, instead of spending hours cruising the web? Is the Internet destroying our brain-function? Our collective attention span is shortening due to hyperlinks and social media, but there are certainly ways to curtail this frustrating development. It’s time to delegate.

Starting a Business, Planning for it and Dealing with Change

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Walk into any college business class or entrepreneurship work shop and you’re sure to hear about the importance of a business plan. The business plan is a great motivator for your business, but what happens when you lose your first client…or when you make the first big sale? With change must come adaptability. The best businesses are able to adapt and rely on the basis of their business plan, rather than following it like a road map.

Saying Goodbye to Madison Avenue, the Heart of Traditional Media

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Social media is revolutionizing the advertising and marketing worlds once dominated by the titans of Mad Men. Facebook pages and Twitter updates are replacing million dollar ad budgets. Mom and Pops can compete with behemoths nowadays and its all thanks to e-marketing and a little creativity.

Three Conditions Required for the Mental State of Flow

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Flow. 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.

Business Slowing Down? Do the Unthinkable…Pick up the Phone!

Monday, June 21st, 2010

There is always a “new, fast way to get new business”. It’s great to try new tactics, but don’t forget the time-tested phone call for finding new sales and keeping in touch with clients. Picking up the phone can go a long way to ensure customer loyalty and good service. Balance the new with the old.

5 of the Most Useful Tech Tools You’re Not Using

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Productivity 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.

Sharpening Your Focus to Increase Productivity

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Focusing on your work is much easier said than done. In this day and age, the avalanche of distractions on the internet and around the office can paralyze any campaign or sales productivity. By refocusing your efforts on your daily workload, you can avoid these distractions and accomplish your sales goals in an efficient way.

Mom was Right! The Tie Between Diet and Work Efficiency

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

The world of Sales is filled with last second stops at McDonald’s and multiple Nutri-Grain bars to get you through the day. Traveling around town for most of the day makes it hard to eat well, but as you’ll see in this post, healthy eating pays off. Eat well and consider it an investment in productivity.