Does it seem like you never have enough time to do everything you need — and want — to do? Then you might want to give the GTD method a try. Developed by David Allen, this organizational method is explained thoroughly in his book Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. Basically, the GTD…
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Is It Time You Did Away With The Annual Performance Review?
The annual performance review is a time-consuming task that many companies undertake as each year comes to a close. However, as workplaces continue to grow more dynamic, this annual staple is losing popularity among employers. Below, we offer insight from Anne Fisher, Fortune magazine senior writer and career advice columnist on the new direction of…
Read moreCreate a Simple Gantt Chart
When you create a Simple Gantt Chart, it provides an easy-to-follow visual path of your project schedule, which is why it’s an essential tool for project managers. Some Gantt chart software even allows you to track progress right in your Gantt chart. Read on for instructions on creating a simple Gantt chart! What Is A…
Read moreManagement Essentials Series: Giving and Receiving Feedback
Last April, we launched our management essentials series, focused on helping managers, executives, and entrepreneurs get and stay effective. We rolled out two parts, in which we discussed “thinking big picture” and staying proactive. Now, we’re relaunching our series with five new parts, which we’ll be posting on Tuesdays from now until the New Year,…
Read moreWhy Small Businesses Fail
Launching and maintaining a thriving small business is one of the most difficult professional ventures to embark upon. Luckily, in the “information age”, many professionals have taken to offering tips, tricks, and information based on their own personal experiences. In his e-book, “The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About…
Read more14 Tips for New Business Owners
Opening a new business is a huge opportunity to shift from working for someone to working for yourself. It’s a giant step in changing your life, especially when when your new business becomes a successful endeavor. However, it requires more than just a dream to make a business take off. Business Plan Developing a business plan…
Read morePriority Matrix Helps Small Businesses Succeed
As a small business owner, it’s no doubt that staying organized is one of your biggest challenges. If you find that you’re using multiple applications to manage your company operations, it’s time for a new solution. Appfluence’s Priority Matrix is that solution. Your small business can run more efficiently and more effectively than ever. Easily…
Read more6 Apps to Boost Productivity in Your Small Business
You’ve got a lot to do. Your growing business needs more of your attention than ever. A key skill of a successful leader is to delegate tasks that others can handle so you can focus on the most important duties. Even if you don’t have people standing by waiting to help, incorporate a few apps…
Read moreManagement Essentials Series: Thinking Big Picture
This is part of our management essentials series of articles on leadership, management, and prioritization. This is skill #2 for top 10 skills for managers: Successful managers need to understand the greater purpose, have the big picture in mind, and work relentlessly towards the end goal. At first, it may seem that this particular skill…
Read moreManagement Essentials Series: Be Proactive, Stay Proactive
Welcome to our series on management essentials skills, focused on helping managers, executives and entrepreneurs get and stay effective. We will cover management skills, management techniques, as well as best practices we’ve learned in helping thousands of managers and executives succeed in the workplace. If you like what you read, consider signing up for Priority Matrix,…
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