Stuck on a Problem? Just Step Away (Seriously, Take a Break)
Sometimes problem solving requires you to step away and think about the issue at hand. Consider any great strategist out there and you’ll understand that it takes time and calculation to make moves that will benefit you now and in the future. Today, we’ll explore how you can be more productive through strategic pausing.
How to Use Patience for Productivity
Spoiler alert: a business that lacks productivity is unlikely to see any amount of success. One of the best ways to ensure your productivity is to practice patience. How can patience improve your productivity?
Worried Your Workplace Might Be Toxic? Here’s How to Fix It
“Toxic” is a buzzword that is often used nowadays, but when it is used to describe a business’ work environment, it needs to be treated with deadly seriousness. If a workplace is a place people don’t like to be, many drawbacks will ultimately impact operations. Therefore, it is to your benefit to keep your business […]
The Problems that Come with Downtime and How to Avoid It
Dealing with downtime is a very expensive and frustrating problem for any business. When we say “downtime,” we’re referring to periods when critical systems, processes, or equipment are not functioning properly. This month, we examine the negative impacts of downtime and what you can do about it.
Sabotage Isn’t Just About Theft
Businesses have to deal with a lot of different types of problems, but they often don’t see many of the issues that come from within their company. Whether this comes from hackers, disgruntled customers, or unreliable vendors, every business leader constantly deals with some type of issue. Unfortunately, sometimes these problems can come from inside […]
Scope Creep Can Railroad Your Projects
Projects are a big part of the small business model. Whether they are projects to improve organizational efficiency or productivity or projects that are completed for customers, strong project management is extremely important. Scope creep happens when a project becomes less efficient because the demands of the project keep changing. In today’s blog, we will […]
It’s Important to Know When to Cut Your Business’ Losses
“Quit.” The q-word is (at least, in the business setting) one of the worst four-letter words someone can use… usually. In the context you probably first thought of, yes, but there are plenty of times that quitting can directly benefit your operations. For instance, let’s say you have a project that is eating all of […]
What Should Employers Do About the “Act Your Wage” Trend?
In recent years, several workplace trends have emerged that many employers find challenging. One such trend is “quiet quitting,” where employees do only the bare minimum required to keep their jobs. A more recent trend is to “act your wage.”
Productivity is Great… Here’s How to Encourage It
Productivity is extremely important for your business’ ability to generate revenue and maintain consistent performance. Interestingly, many businesses face similar productivity challenges over time. What can small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) do to improve productivity when it starts to decline? Let’s take a look at some strategies to keep productivity high.
Can You Afford Downtime? (Here’s a Hint: No)
It’s no secret that things are more expensive nowadays, making it important that businesses have access to the technology needed to generate revenue. Without this access, a business suffers downtime and all the challenges it brings… not something you want to do. Let’s consider why downtime happens, the scale of its costs, and what can […]