June 2, 2010
BY John Paul Narowski IN Productivity
It seems that more often than not the ability to be able to sit and think clearly also means that you have a space with which to work in that reflects this. Ever have a hard time getting things done at your desk? Often times, I find that if I am able to take the time to properly clean the clutter around me and organize my space it make things flow so much more smoothly. Your “virtual” desktop could probably use the same type of simplicity as well. Just because it is digital doesn’t mean it cannot be a gigantic … Continue reading Simplicity: How Keeping Things Plain Makes Everything Easier →
May 25, 2010
BY John Paul Narowski IN Karma
Exercise 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.
May 20, 2010
BY John Paul Narowski IN Productivity
Procrastination eats up huge amounts of time that could be used for productivity. The more you sit and dread making that next sales call, the less time you have serving customers and converting sales. It’s all part of a bigger picture. If you’re having trouble powering through that procrastination monster, we have four tips to offer.
May 18, 2010
BY John Paul Narowski IN Karma
Stress is not only dangerous to your productivity, it’s dangerous to your health. Too many top sales professionals are experiencing health problems due to high stress levels. It’s time to take stress reduction seriously and focus on relaxing more. Start with these five steps and work for a stress-free life at work and at home.
May 12, 2010
BY John Paul Narowski IN CRM Software
When trying to grow your network of referrers and influencers, you don’t have to spend a bundle. There are many methods to find new business partners or resellers through traditional and new media. But what do you do once you get a contact or business card? It’s a long way back to your desk, and there are plenty of opportunities to lose it along the way. Mind the tips we offer in this post to make sure you keep in touch with your network no matter where you meet them.
May 5, 2010
BY John Paul Narowski IN Productivity
For 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.
May 3, 2010
BY John Paul Narowski IN Productivity
It’s hard to be both messy and productive, so if you’re in the first category and you’d like to move into the productive classification, follow these simple steps. Cleaning up your workspace and staying organized leads to a more productive sales process and satisfying work flow.
April 29, 2010
BY John Paul Narowski IN Productivity
Telecommuting is a becoming more and more popular in this economy and in this progressive technological environment. With great advances in video conference technology and communications tools overall, more and more employees are finding it easy to work from home and contribute productively. But is telecommuting right for everyone? That’s up to your and your boss.
April 27, 2010
BY John Paul Narowski IN Productivity
Loving 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.
April 21, 2010
BY John Paul Narowski IN karmaCRM News and Updates
Standardize your sales process by assigning a task template to each deal stage. We know how hard it can be for a team with many different understandings of what the “Sales Process” entails. We have added the task templates function to ensure it’s done the same way each time.