Productivity

5 net-blocking apps for productivity

Being productive at work is a struggle for many people. While the Internet can be a marvellous way to boost productivity, it's also one of the more common productivity killers. From sites like Facebook and Twitter, to games installed on your computer, there are numerous ways your productivity can be hampered. Luckily, there are steps you can take to minimize distractions. If you find yourself bei

Improving email subject lines

A successful business is built on many different essential components. Communication is one of those elements and without successful interactions you likely wouldn't remain in business for long. The main form of communicating these days is through email, which many business owners and managers struggle with. Sure, they can write an email but they often fall flat with the subject line and the conse

5 steps to stop multitasking

Business owners are often faced with multiple tasks that need to be done at the same time. In order to complete these jobs they multitask. While this ability to tackle more than one thing at a time is an important business skill, it isn't always the best solution. In fact, those who constantly multitask are more likely to be less productive. If this sounds like you, you may want to cut back on ho

Tip: Give uninterrupted presentations

Presentations are easily among the most challenging tasks business managers and owners have to do. They have to be lively and interesting, and you have to stand in front of people whom you may or may not know. The last thing you want is to have a presentation interrupted by a personal message or update on your computer. This could cause your audience to lose attention and be embarrassing for you.

Gantt charts – useful or not?

The project is one of the more common business processes used by companies around the globe. This process, which is different from your daily tasks and has a start and end date, can vary in complexity and length of time. One of the more important project scheduling tools is the Gantt chart which can help you stay on top of things. However, is this the best option when it comes to project manageme

Email sign-offs – are they important?

While email is without a doubt one of the most useful communication tools out there, it can be challenging to master. Sure, you probably write many a day, but because emails lack face-to-face communication, it's easy for these messages to be read the wrong way, literally. One of the most troublesome areas people have is with the sign-off. Have you ever struggled with choosing the right words and d

5 ergonomic tips for your desk

Regardless of the fast pace of technology or perhaps because of it, we are spending an ever increasing amount of time in the office, at our desks. While this has its upsides, with multi-functioning workspaces, there are downsides that could pose serious risks to not only your productivity but your health. In order to stave off potential health risks that come with sitting all day, it is a good ide

Four apps to help boost productivity

Productivity is without a doubt one of the more popular technology buzzwords nowadays. Business owners, managers and employees all seem to be striving to increase their productivity but may not know the best way to go about doing so. One way could be leveraging technology, more specifically, apps, to help improve efficiency. Here are four productivity apps that could help make you more efficient.

5 ways to manage your inbox

It's safe to say that email has become the primary communication tool for businesses all over the world. Its instant nature has also made communication infinitely easier. Despite all of the benefits of email, there are some drawbacks, with the sheer amount of emails we get on a daily basis being the biggest of them. If you inbox is a little unruly, there are steps you can take to reign it in. Her

Six tips to writing better emails