Highly productive individuals were not simply born that way, but are productive because of learned behavior. Like them, you can acquire those habits. So, what exactly are those habits, and how can you implement them to also become highly productive? Highly productive people are great at prioritizing their tasks, and then following through. At any […]
3 min read How-to How to Be More Efficient at Work, Saving Valuable Time and MoneyInefficiency costs the average company anywhere between 20% and 30% of its annual revenue. You don’t need to sit down and do the math to understand that this kind of oversight is unsustainable. There are many kinds of inefficiency, ranging from operational to structural. However, a sensible place to start is by taking a look […]
4 min read How-to 5 Fresh and Useful New Tools for Working Remotely in a Distributed TeamRecent events have transpired that has led to much of the world now working remotely. As part of that, teams are now more distributed than ever, often across time zones. Of course, there are software tools that have risen to prominence in people’s minds because of these changes to the way we work, but by […]
4 min read Grammar The Influence of Grammar and Spelling on Keyword SEOSearch Engine Optimization (SEO) parameters are constantly evolving. Whereas it used to be all about specific words that related to the search, now it is all about user intent. That is, what is the user really looking for when they enter something into a search engine task bar? That’s important because it alters your approach, […]
3 min read How-to Three Effective Steps to Follow That Help You Write the Content You NeedWe have all been there. You’re sitting staring at a blank page thinking ‘how am I going to do this?’ Producing written content is not something that everybody finds easy to do. In fact, everyone gets stuck from time to time. So, whether you are just getting your blog off the ground, producing one blog […]
3 min read How-to The Key Communication Skills for Sales SuccessBecoming a successful salesperson may involve numerous talents, but at the very core lies the ability to communicate. Think about it. To sell, you must not only demonstrate the value of your product, but you must also understand the need of the potential customer, therefore convincing them that your product can provide the solution. To […]
4 min read How-to Using Business Writing Templates For More Productive and Efficient Use of TimeIf you need to write something business-related, the chances are it has been done before. So instead of sitting there trying to reinvent the wheel, you should be making use of a convenient template which maps out everything you need to include in your press release, staff bio, marketing case study, follow-up email, or whatever […]
3 min read How-to How to Write a Professional and Effective Business ProposalIt may be necessary, sometimes, to write a business proposal. This is a document that a seller may be required to send to a potential customer. Not every possible client will look for one, of course, but when they do, you need to be ready. And it’s fair to say that this type of request […]
4 min read How-to Convenient Help to Avoid Writer’s Block at WorkWe have all been there before. You are sitting in front of a blank screen wondering how to write that important business email, but you don’t even know where to start. Or maybe it’s a press release that is needed urgently, but you just haven’t got the inspiration you need. Writer’s block – as the […]
3 min read How-to Spelling, Grammar, And the Importance of Getting It Right When Job HuntingEveryone can make a spelling mistake. Everyone can make a grammatical mistake. But if there is ever a time you should do your best to avoid such mistakes, it is when you are trying to make a good impression. And when searching for a job, it’s all about making a good impression. Indeed, there are […]
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