In thinking about traveling, what do you plan to pack so that you can “stay in touch” during a short trip? I propose that in order to keep the packing to a minimum, you pack simply your cell phone. Let’s think about what the simplest of these gadgets can do these days. Obviously you [...]

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47% of small business owners are already taking steps to be environmentally responsible. (Gallup Survey, April 2007)
In two recent blog postings, we talked about digital reading versus paper. The focuses were on managing email without printing out many of the messages, and then reading books and newspapers comfortably online. The end goal of these measures [...]

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Not only do we often have working vacations as we struggle to manage time better, but now it seems some people cannot even find the time to date. The “working date” is becoming more commonplace: out to dinner and then sitting side by side with your laptops for several hours in the evening, followed [...]

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I’m sure you’ve had to take your work with you in your car at some point in time…even if it’s just to use the free wi-fi at your local coffee shop! Transporting your computer and paperwork can be a very difficult process.
People who are in a business that requires travel often find it difficult to [...]

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Technology is a wonderful thing! Every day we’re using it to communicate more effectively and rapidly. Today’s business world is trying to keep up with the best systems. Not too long ago basic email was the one of the most efficient and fastest ways to contact your colleagues. Think about it. It was [...]

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In a recent posting about vacation deprivation in the United States, one area that we addressed was the importance of having anyone who works with the company’s financial data take at least a straight week off for vacation. If an employee in this position refuses to take time off, that can be a danger [...]

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You are an example to your children in everything you do. Your example teaches them how to be responsible, how to treat others, and how to eat and exercise. What are you teaching them about your work life balance?

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Yesterday evening I had the privilege of appearing on the NBC Nightly News as their guest productivity expert in the discussion of vacation deprivation in Americans. The segment was based on a study by Expedia.com showing how the U.S. compared with other developed countries. We have fewer vacation days, yet we still do not use [...]

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It seems that the big box stores are becoming more aware of time management issues for their customers. Up till now, the goal seemed to be to create ever larger stores with more merchandise at lower costs. The problem that developed was that the stores have become so large that it takes longer to shop, [...]

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As we continue to make the switch from paper to electronic files, we have to consider occasions where electronic listings have limitations. One of those areas is in leaving details for heirs. With the profusion of online banking and investment services, it can be difficult for heirs to know where to look for assets.
Ideally everyone [...]

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