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Tip of the day: Harness the power of a network

Trudy — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:30:54 +0000

A great business works with people for people. Make sure to cultivate your network – have a diverse contact list. Not only will you be well equipped for your own needs, but you’ll be prepared to take advantage of opportunities to help others, either through your business, or just by connecting two people who need each other.

Tip of the day: Make three calls

Trudy — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:30:45 +0000

In a world of online media, marketing and communication, it’s easy to miss out on the benefits of really talking to people. Take time to make three calls today. Call old prospects, new prospects, a company or person you would like to work with, or call up an existing client for a referral. Decide what you will say, pick up the phone, smile and make those calls.

Tip of the day: Get it out there

Trudy — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:30:18 +0000

A good idea that is completed and marketed intelligently, will always do better than a great idea that is tweaked and polished over and over and so becomes available too late … or not at all.

If you are sitting on ideas, waiting for the opportune time, perfect conditions and the 100^th revision, DON’T. Get it completed and get it out there!

Tip of the day: Think “DO” date not “DUE” date

Trudy — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:30:07 +0000

If you find yourself racing round like a crazy person on deadline days, panicking about how you will manage to complete your tasks or projects on time, try this… Instead of setting due dates for tasks, assign the day that you will “do” the task instead. Set this for one or two days ahead of the due date, and make sure to stick to it, to avoid last minute stress.

Tip of the day: Plan short term as well as long term

Trudy — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:30:21 +0000

Be clear what your ultimate goals are, and when faced with decisions – particularly those that involve how you will use your most valuable resources (time, health & money) ask yourself, “will this move me closer to my goal?” Make a daily list of priority tasks & activities to move you forward & be sure to complete them.

Tip of the day: Set priorities & stick to them

Trudy — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:30:16 +0000

Tip of the day: Don’t just “fit in”

Trudy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:30:18 +0000

Create ways to stand out from the crowd. This is so critical in developing a business. Why become a clone that blends into the background when you can stand out for being the very best of what you and you alone do?! There are infinite possibilities. What will make you stand out as different from the rest?

Tip of the day: Leave home at home

Trudy — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:30:03 +0000

Whether you are running your business from an office or from your home, things like the household bills, family problems, and other personal baggage should be left behind when you enter your workspace and “office” time. Always clear your mind of these things before you step in your “office”.

Tip of the day: Start your day right …

Trudy — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:57:15 +0000

… from the moment you jump out of bed. As soon as your feet touch the floor, stretch out those sleepy muscles. Do this for a few minutes every time you get up, and you’ll see the boost it gives you during the day. Having an energised body will positively influence your day’s productivity.

Tip of the day: Clear the decks

Trudy — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:57:18 +0000

Piles of disorganised paperwork put a strain on both your time and energy resources. It takes time to hunt for important information when you need it, and the uncertainty of what is looming in the piles waiting to be dealt with is an energy drain. Make a point to clear the decks at least once a week