Get the most of your time by learning how to leverage it. I often hear the sentence from clients and friends, “I need to delegate more.” Then they tell me, “I don’t think anyone will understand my work, take it seriously as I do, and do it well.” It is often mistakenly thought that delegation… Continue reading You Can’t Do Everything! How To Effectively Delegate.
Author: Joanne Layfield
Things I Can’t Live Without My iPhone
My iPhone 14 Pro is always with me. My business emails and calendar are available on it. Additionally, I use personal apps on my phone. It has so many features I love. The camera is handy for capturing memories when out for a walk or at an event. Podcasts and music are two of my… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without My iPhone
Your Working Schedule and You. Who Is In Charge?
Control your work schedule instead of letting it manage you. I spoke with a friend the other day. Our conversation revolved around maintaining our sanity while running a business and caring for our families. During our discussion, we also discussed how we manage client interactions to ensure everything runs smoothly. Here are some tips that… Continue reading Your Working Schedule and You. Who Is In Charge?
Things I Can’t Live Without My Google Calendar.
With Google Calendar, I can organize my busy days easily. From my email, I can create appointments and events. I can distinguish between personal and professional commitments when I colour-code them. Notifications keep me informed on upcoming appointments. I use the Google Calendar app on my phone to check my schedule when I’m not on… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without My Google Calendar.
Filling In The Gaps When Things Slow Down
Combat disorientation when work is slow. I enjoy being at maximum capacity often. When my business slowed down earlier this year, I wasn’t sure what to do.My first thought was to take this temporary time and improve my business by looking closely at my operations. If you are interested in doing this, here is what I recommend. 1. From the… Continue reading Filling In The Gaps When Things Slow Down
My Nespresso Coffee Machine
I enjoy making my morning coffee with my Nespresso Machine. It is the first thing I do when I get out of bed without thinking about it. Having my machine makes it easy.One of the things I like about it is how easy to replenish the pods every month. The customer service is excellent and… Continue reading My Nespresso Coffee Machine
Getting Your Messy Calendar Under Control
A business calendar is an essential tool for keeping track of appointments and deadlines. When you don’t keep a calendar and have a poor memory, things can go from bad to worse quickly. Electronic calendars still pose a challenge to many people and businesses. Some reasons are listed below. People who want to keep “work” and… Continue reading Getting Your Messy Calendar Under Control
Echo Dot
I love my Echo Dot, as Alexa wakes me in the morning.She plays my music and podcasts. She also informs me when deliveries are coming. Tells me the weather forecast.These are just some of the features I love. There are many more to explore.
Be A Detective In Your Business
Adapt outdated processes as your business evolves. Being a small business owner or solo professional, you may have many procedures and processes in place. You may also have many externally facing marketing tools, like your website and LinkedIn profile. It becomes easy over time to look at them without really seeing them. It may become… Continue reading Be A Detective In Your Business