22, Oct 2024
In honour of Small Business Week, I wanted to share some of my most popular organizing and time management tips for small business owners. The Tickler File Back in 2006, when many small business owners had paper-based offices, I wrote about Tickler Files. Technology has come a long way since… Read more
26, Aug 2024
From 1977 to 1987, my father operated a Chinese-Western restaurant in Edgemont Village. While working in the restaurant, I learned the value of providing high-quality customer service. And behind the scenes, I learned about the power of automation. Of course, we don’t think about dishwashers as automation because they are… Read more
22, Jul 2024
In the fitness world, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) combines bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest or lower-intensity exercise. Using this HIIT method, athletes can maximize their training benefits in a reduced period of time. Some evidence shows that adjusting the workday to resemble a high-intensity interval training session… Read more
24, Jun 2024
When people think about increasing their productivity, they often believe they must make large, sweeping changes. Fortunately, we don’t have to overhaul our systems and processes to see positive changes. In fact, minor adjustments can lead to big results over the long term. For instance, when you implement these computer… Read more
25, Mar 2024
The first email tip on my blog was in 2005 when I did an interview for Chatelaine magazine. Since then, I’ve written many articles on email management, and the tips I included are still applicable today. Email is an indispensable communication tool for almost everyone, and since our inboxes fill… Read more
26, Feb 2024
In our fast-paced world, effective time management is essential to achieving success. I have plenty of articles on this topic, but these are my top strategies to help you become a productivity pro. Track Your Time In the personal finance realm, advisors often ask people to track where they spend… Read more
25, Sep 2023
There are many reasons to go paperless. Paper is heavy. In fact, a full 4-drawer filing cabinet can weigh over 50kg! Paper is also bulky and takes up a lot of space. When you go paperless, you can even downsize because you do not need extra space to store all… Read more
21, Aug 2023
Entrepreneurs must use their money wisely to be successful. Of course, using the least expensive suppliers can be an economical choice. However, when you spend money to boost productivity, it can result in a significant return on investment. Consider investing in these tools and services to enhance your efficiency and… Read more
22, May 2023
“Where did I put that information?” It’s a common and sometimes frequent question people ask themselves (me included). Perhaps you look for price lists, instructions, websites you frequently send to clients, and more. And maybe you store the data in multiple places, then become confused about the most up-to-date. What… Read more
27, Feb 2023
A template is a pattern used to create replicas quickly and easily. In digital terms, it is a specially crafted file that contains all the building blocks you need to create replicas. This means you don’t have to recreate an item whenever you need it. It takes time to build… Read more
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