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Productivity Tips: Clean Up Your Email Mayhem

by Ely Delaney (Sep 2, 2010)

If you use Google's Gmail for your email, you might have seen a new feature they have just released called “Priority Inbox” and I have to say it's just brilliant.

Now, if you don't use Gmail, you can actually set up the same basic idea in just about any email system using filters so pay close attention. It may not be quite as good but it will surely help you get to emails that are important faster and speed up your email time

Productivity Tip: Multitasking Is A Lie

by Ely Delaney (Aug 16, 2010)

In the business world, everyone is obsessed with multitasking. We even pride ourselves on how many projects we can work on at a time.

We'll, I just finished a great book by Dave Crenshaw called The Myth of Multitasking: How "Doing It All" Gets Nothing Done and I have to say it's one of the best books I have ever read.

Making The Most Of Any Networking Event

by Ely Delaney (Aug 9, 2010)

If you use networking as a marketing tool for your business (and you should be) you need to make sure that it's an effective use of your time.

I see people all the time that are networking fiends and are running from meeting to meeting but then they turn around and complain that they aren't getting any business. They end up never having time to keep up with their main work.

Productivity Tips: How To Stop Wasting Time Web Surfing

by Ely Delaney (Jul 28, 2010)

With the Internet being our number one source for information in today's world it's a great tool to research, buying stuff online and getting all our news. But, how often do you find yourself starting out researching for something and then find yourself hours later wondering what happened and how you got to that YouTube Video of the talking dog?

Well, while the Internet is an amazing resource for information on anything you might want, how can you quickly keep easy access to the information you want, and keep out the information you don't?

What Can You Get Done In 10 Minutes?

by Ely Delaney (Jul 19, 2010)

Do you ever get stuck between meetings and only have a few minutes before your next meeting? What about while you are waiting in the doctor's office or waiting for your coffee at Starbuck's. Every feel like those minutes are wasted just waiting for others?

Well they don't have to be a complete waste.

Here's a few quick and easy things you can do to take advantage of that time and get and be more productive.

Productivity Tools: Never Miss Another Word Again

by Ely Delaney (Jul 14, 2010)

It doesn't matter if it's a prospect meeting, company brainstorming session or a conference with your one of your biggest mentors, we never can remember everything that is said.

I have one tool that will keep your notes not only up to date but also backed up with audio in case you missed something.

Its called the Livescribe Pulse and I have to say this thing is one of the best must have productivity tools I have ever seen.

Drop The Live Meetings And Use Online Tools Instead

by Ely Delaney (Jun 30, 2010)

Want to really speed up your productivity? Stop the meetings!

It's one thing to have meetings with potential or existing clients. They need that face time and you need to keep a better relationship with them.

But what about co-workers, partners, employees, etc?

One tool that is great for keeping communication lines open with your team is Skype. If you haven't tried it yet, you really need to take a look. Skype is a free (yes free) online phone and video communication tool.

Need Simple Project Management For Small Projects? Check Out Drop.io!

by Ely Delaney (Jun 21, 2010)

If you have any number of projects going on in your business as a time, changes are you are using some form of project management software to help keep everything organized. If you aren't, changes are you're on your way to becoming bald pretty quick!

:)

 

But what is you have a couple of small basic projects you need to collaborate on and a full blown project management system is like bringing a tank to kill an ant?

 

Productivity Tip: Time Block Your Similar Tasks

by Ely Delaney (Jun 15, 2010)

Ever feel like you have 101 things to do each and every day? Did you know that you lose almost 15 minutes every time you switch tasks or get interrupted?

Here's one thing that I have found makes a huge difference to get a ton more done.

I block out time for similar tasks.

Here is an example. I write for this blog, my own personal blog and also for our company blog along with a few other things.

How To Get more Sales From Your Customers

by Ely Delaney (Jun 7, 2010)

I work with a lot of business owners and entrepreneurs that struggle with getting more sales in their business. They try all the latest and greatest advertising scam that they were told would be their golden ticket to get more sales.

Mid Year's Resolutions, Ending 2010 Strong!

by Ely Delaney (May 31, 2010)

So, we are officially half way through the year. Talk about a fast ride. I cant believe it's gone by so quick. It seems that they days keep getting faster and faster. Many people like to say that goal setting is like a plane ride across the country. 90% of the time the plane is off course. That's why the auto-pilot kicks in and helps correct course.

 

Quickly And Easily Back Up And Share Files

by Ely Delaney (May 24, 2010)
Ever have the situation where you need to get large files over to a co-worker or client and email just can't handle it?

Well I've tried a ton of services to get over that situation and found one that I have to say just rocks. It's called Drop Box and the best part is you can get an account for free.
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