Reduce Your Entertainment Expenses

March 19, 2009

Especially with the current state of the U.S. economy, now is the time to tighten your belt. Without writing a novel, here are a few things a small business can consider in this expense category. I’d like to say…need I say anymore than “reduce” this area. Just being aware of what you’re spending is the […]

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Reduce Your Advertising Expenses

March 7, 2009

Especially with the current state of the U.S. economy, now is the time to tighten your belt. Without writing a novel, here are a few things a small business can consider in this expense category. Is your yellow page listing effective? If not, start tracking it right now and relook at it again in two […]

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Lessons in finance for graduates

August 10, 2008

The summer is coming to a close and I’ve spent a more concerted effort to do some more training with my two college-aged sons regarding their finances. (One will be a freshman in a few weeks!) It is something neither of us likes. They have to “see” their spending habits and get trained by Mom. […]

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Meal and Rest Breaks-Should it be forced?

August 5, 2008

It’s about time! Here in California, we have some of the most strict, and sometimes most dumb rules for employers. We are required to give breaks to hourly staff every 4 hours. (That is not the dumb part.) It has been common for employees to sue a company because they say this didn’t happen. I’ve […]

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Why did I stop blogging?

August 5, 2008

OK, I know it has been a while since I have posted something here. (Yes, a LONG while.) I have no excuse really which is interesting. Given the fact that I am all about productivity and using the internet as a tool, you’d think I would make this of prime importance. I tell my clients […]

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Is Information Overload Killing Your Productivity?

January 5, 2008

I know for sure that I feel it sometimes. The email never stops! 🙂 Thank goodness I made the decision to not use the email capability on my Treo. I just don’t need to hear the “you’ve got mail” chime while I’m away from my office nor feel compelled to see who is communicating with […]

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How To Boost Your Memory

August 23, 2007

As I get older, I am certainly noticing a loss of memory. BNET had a great post which both confirmed this is normal as we reach our mid forties and gave some suggestions. Now…if I could just remember where I saw the post?!? 🙂 Here it is! A Yale University study recommends a combination of […]

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Secret to Productivity

August 10, 2007

According to Chris Anderson of The Long Tail… Don’t watch TV. That’s all. (He also added especially college sports.) Such a simple thing that can waste a lot of time. I do find it nice at times to veg in front of a movie or senseless show and not think about work-related issues. Often times […]

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