Most searched words for 2005

December 20, 2005

Merriam-Webster OnLine just released its list of the top-searched words of 2005: integrity, refugee, contempt, filibuster, insipid, tsunami, pandemic, conclave, levee and inept. Hmmm…did people really not know how to spell the word or were they looking at the definition? Interesting words!

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Why can't we get everything done?

December 13, 2005

Stephen Covey is so right when he says we have a tendency to concentrate on the urgent and not the important. We do those tasks that loom right in front of us. We deal with those people who are right in our face. Why? Maybe because we think its easier. If we “just took care […]

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The cost of free sales pitches – how can you be more productive?

November 27, 2005

A new report from UK firm British Design Innovation, confirmed the common practice by design agencies to give free sales pitches is costing an average of 12% in lost man-hours or $65,000. This given that 56% of the firms employ 5 or less people. Do you give free sales pitches? If so, what is your […]

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Know your "season"

November 10, 2005

Every year at this time it sneaks up on me. The phone rings more and the client appointments grow. Just yesterday I booked 4 new apppointments. Why? I’ve been doing this for over 10 years and I know that people want to get more organized towards the end of the year. Some will wait until […]

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Don't wait for the new year – get a system in place now!

November 10, 2005

The new year is approaching. Some people vow to get their finances in order. They get to January and in addition to dealing with 2006 information, they have to get their 2005 tax information ready. It gets overwhelming. Don’t wait! January is too late. Get a system in place now so that as you pay […]

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Keeping my assistant on task: Use of lists

October 30, 2005

It’s been several weeks now that Elizabeth has been working as my assistant. We sat down this week to talk about how things are working. I’m really pleased because she took the initiative to say it was important we do this. Her biggest issue was she is frustrated that she cant’ get everything done. We […]

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Am I working when at home???

October 27, 2005

My two teenage boys say the darndest things. My youngest asks me every day when he comes home from school, “Why aren’t you working? You didn’t go to see clients today.” Up until a few months ago, I was constantly at client sites. I wasn’t really billing (means making money) unless I was at their […]

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The need for a bit more formality with my staff

October 23, 2005

Wow…what a week I’ve had. It’s gone so fast it’s almost a blur. Many things got done and you can see I didn’t even get a chance a blog. I like to write and I feel it is important to share my lessons with you. Sorry 🙁 The overall observation for this week is that […]

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