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Bridging the Great Divide Between Ideas and Action - By Laurie DuparPut an End To Time Robbers - By Laurie DuparProductivity for Life - By Laurie Dupar- The Correlation Between Your Focus and Success - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from TJ PhilpottIn almost ALL things the better your focus the greater your success! In fact this is the biggest 'secret' most successful entrepreneurs have and to what they can attribute their accomplishments! The plain and simple truth is your level of focus will allow you to be more productive which of ...
Views: 799(1 vote) - Beautify Your Home with Nanotechnology Based Coatings - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from john millerIf your weekends are spent cleaning up your home, you are certainly missing out on a lot in life. While it is important to keep your home squeaky clean, you shouldn't do it at the cost of recreational time. Hence, it's imperative to invest in smart options that reduce your cleaning and scrubbing ...
Views: 840 - Different Designs of Bathroom Lighting - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jessa ReillyDifferent Designs of bathroom lighting will make you want more to see or look at yourself in the morning. Since it will basically give an adequate lighting. Lighting normally makes shadow areas and if you don't have your lighting effectively organized, you might discover that your recently ...
Views: 899 - How Not to be Held Hostage by Your Business, Even When You’re Solo - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Tifanie LakeWhen you love your business and what you do and rely on it for your livelihood, it’s easy to work around-the-clock. You can always think of hundred things you could be working on at any given moment in your business. Reply to some emails, update your social media, send out some invoices, write ...
Views: 625 - Caution: Bright Shiny Objects Lurking Ahead - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Asa BeaversThey come in all different shapes and sizes. Some are monumental distractions and time-wasters. Others are opportunities that seem almost too good to pass up. The one thing they have in common is, you and me and other entrepreneurs who constantly have their radar up and attract these things ...
Views: 1189 - Find Out who’s Talking About Technical Support and Why You Should Be Concerned - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from John MarkThe importance of technical support was not so apparent until 2011 when two major IT outages occurred. One involved Amazon’s cloud computing services. The second involved Sony’s PlasyStation Network. These outages taught the business and computing community not to ignore technical support. ...
Views: 717 - 10 Tips for Overcoming Procrastination - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Brad Warren10 Tips for Overcoming Procrastination “After all is said and done, more is usually said than done.” Old proverb Why do we procrastinate? Over the years, here are some of the things I’ve heard people say in my workshop on time ...
Views: 1714 - The Designers Most Common Query How Do I Convert .OLM to .PST? - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Aldrich CalvinIf you are a designer and looking for a cheap solution and asking yourself the question time and again “How Do I Convert .OLM to .PST,” reading this article will surely answer to your query. Most of the web designers worldwide cherish the use of Mac OS as the preferred operating system as it ...
Views: 1266 - Brand Recognition Through The Use Of Promotional Products - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Kevin GermainBuilding a company’s brand recognition is getting tougher. The type of business is irrelevant. The competition in today’s market place is demanding. The current economic environment makes it necessary to create brand awareness for you company to attract not only customers but also top ...
Views: 1247 - The Ultimate Solution for Technical Support That You Can Learn about Today from Quantumpcsuport.com - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from John MarkAre you tired of having to search for an IT expert for technical support? You have to wait for them to find a time when they are able to come to you. This may cost you hours of business that cannot be recovered. Quantumpcsupport.com offers you a revolutionary solution to your problems: remote ...
Views: 664(1 vote) - The Trick to Keep Your Shower Enclosures Sparkling for Years - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from john millerAs a home owner, have you ever given a thought to the hours of back breaking efforts that you put into keeping your home sparkling clean? Wouldn't it be great if you could cut down on your cleaning time and use it for other de-stressing or recreational activities? Most often, the surfaces you ...
Views: 886(1 vote) - Getting an Efficient Car Loan Financing Creditor - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Rozer TinPurchasing a new vehicle can be financially strenuous, and this is why most people prefer car loan financing. You need to decide on the vehicle you want to purchase. Once you have made up your mind on what to get, start searching for a lender. It is always advisable to get a list of different ...
Views: 709 - Top Ten Organizing Tips - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Julie GrayToday I’ve compiled for a very quick top ten list of my favorite organizing tips. - Get more sleep! – You’ve heard it here before but it cannot be overstated: you will never be more organized then your personal energy allows. - Pitch your mail ASAP – sort your mail as you walk into your ...
Views: 1315 - Colour Makes All the Difference - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Wilson TreavorThere are two types of paint. Deciding to use what type of paint should be based on 2 factors - the level of exposure to heat the surface is likely to get, and whether the application of gloss, will affect the intended design for decoration. According to paint companies, rooms that are meant for ...
Views: 822 - A Printer For Every Job - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from michael blancoWhether you're a single person, a small business, a photography enthusiast or a corporation, one thing is for certain… you need a printer. Regardless of what you need the printer for, you still need a reliable device that produces high quality printouts. If you're interested in one of the ...
Views: 1217 - KNOW MORE ABOUT PLASTIC SCRAP RECYCLING - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from John SmithToday, the removal of the plastic waste has become one of the major concerns of all the environment conservation agencies. The large amount of plastic thrown away by millions of households on a daily basis has added to this concern. Looking at this continuous increase in the amount of plastic ...
Views: 2348 - SQL Decryptor: Finest Solution To De-Encrypt SQL Database - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from swan swmIn SQL Server 2005 and 2008, a beneficial lineament has been added that enables users to encrypt database to protect it against the attack of hackers. Wherever given a chance, hackers will surely capitalize the chance to break in tables or database but because of encryption, they will fail to ...
Views: 774 - A Mobile Gantry Crane is Your Instant Workstation - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from jim novakIn the material handling sector, work is often in full speed and one requires the best equipment to make movement of goods and materials easy. A mobile gantry crane is known to provide great support for such tasks, which explains its popularity in this sector. This crane offers the same ...
Views: 1087 - Top Ten Fundraising Tips For Sports Groups - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from MB ConsultingWe know how important fundraising is for sports groups like Cheerleading, Soccer, Baseball, Football, etc. Sport fundraising can be a real challenge to raise the funds you need for the team, Raising money for uniforms, equipment, tournaments, travel expense, and other expenses can feel ...
Views: 897 - Productivity & Mindset Tools To Increase Performance - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Raj GavurlaThe following list of productivity tools keeps business running and increases performance: 1. Make sure your computer is working. A down computer wastes time. There are companies that service computers via the web 24×7. 2. Skype – make a video call via your computer Great way to connect ...
Views: 1211 - Generating Green, Energy and Bills - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Max StabfordIt may anger a lot of people on the right, but the environmental movement has slowly but surely gained a lot of popularity. Going green is no longer just for the hippies, American business culture has been inundated by the green movement. Everything from the automobile making industry to the ...
Views: 1050 - Employ Best Commercial Solution to Decrypt SQL Functions and Other Objects - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from jennifer anistonSQL Database and Encryption: Encryption is a method of alternating data by utilization of password or a key. Basically, this progression leads data useless unless the corresponding de-encryption password or key is provided. The fact is encryption does not resolve the problem of access control. ...
Views: 771 - Maximizing Productivity with Integrated Shipping Software - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Ava CristiIn the last 20 years, the shipping industry has taken a giant step toward automation. Since then, transporting cargo has never been the same, but in a good way. Work has become less labor-intensive. Digital data processing has replaced paper works. In short, the entire shipping process has ...
Views: 790 - Know The Clients Of A Kitchen Equipment Manufacturer To Know Their Quality Standards - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Mike TysonThere are various kitchen equipments which might be required to ensure that things are happening smoothly. In other words, most people tend to believe that kitchen equipments are only required by the households but the industries, in fact, make a higher use of the same. The equipments, ...
Views: 739 - Is Your Productivity App Destroying Your Personal Life? - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Jerome PeckAll work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. When you're lying on your deathbed, you're probably not going to be thinking, "I'm so glad I had that social productivity app for my professional and personal life to constantly distract me when I went on my honeymoon, played with my kids and hiked up ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - Taking Control of Office Clutter - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Jane CranstonI was in the Container Store watching what seemed like hundreds of people buying all sorts of plastic containers to put their “stuff” in. It got me thinking about the types of clutter we have, particularly in the workplace. While I don't, nor do my executive coaching clients, partake in the ...
Views: 1505 - How to Create Systems for Success - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Julie GraySystems are simply ways of automating or structuring processes so that they can occur without so much thought or attention—and by more than just one person, so that the business can continue to run if you decide to take a vacation. Figuring Out What to Systematize For most of us, ...
Views: 1286 - A Good Generator is Worth its Weight in Gold to Gold Miners - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Max StabfordThere is a popular TV show that follows the fate of gold miners in the Alaskan wilderness as they hung gold through the summer months. Gold mining in Alaska requires incredible amounts of machines and manpower. Digging through several feet of frozen mud is a monumental task that only the largest ...
Views: 1349 - Project Management in the Fast Lane: The 3 Day Sprint - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Jerome PeckWhen it comes to project management, especially with a small team, producing results that pack a punch in a short period of time is non-negotiable. The stakes and stress levels are higher, and team morale plays a vital role in crossing the finish line. In our world, there is no difference ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - X-Gap: Using Strategic Planning to Close the Project Execution "Gap" - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from James MurphyTeams and organizations are constantly plagued by project execution errors and failures. These failures create an execution gap -- a gap between what an individual and/or team plans to do and what they actually do instead. Just as retention rapidly degrades after learning, so does project ...
Views: 1161 - Taking the Cus out of Customer Service: Why Ask Why? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Jerome PeckCustomers are always asking for something. When we first launched our software company, every time a customer would ask for something it did a couple things: It would shoot the requested feature to the top of our mental priorities, since here it was in realtime right before us: a real customer ...
Views: 2450(1 vote) - Slow Down to Speed Up: 3 Ways to Productively Work Positive - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Joey FaucetteThe truck in the next lane weaved toward me. I looked over. He was texting. The car ahead of me at the now-green traffic light didn’t move. “She’s on Facebook on her phone,” my wife said. The SUV zoomed ahead of me, and then slowed down. And again further down the interstate. Each time, ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Important Factors To Build Mobile Website - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2012 from Bryan WongNo doubt that mobile website has become an essential tool to help most businesses today to attract a new breed of mobile consumers. Since the early adoption of traditional websites, internet users had expected more intelligent functions to appear on screen and today they expect to experience the ...
Views: 1153 - When Browsing Through Paint Companies, Make The Right Choice - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Wilson TreavorChoosing the apt paint manufacturer out of the endless options available is not an easy task. This becomes even more difficult when you look at the options each manufacturer offers you. You can always compare the available options and make the right choice. Below mentioned are a few parameters ...
Views: 935 - Why We Have Such a Tough Time Estimating How Long it Will Take to Complete a Task - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Marquita HeraldHow many times have you taken a pile of work home over the weekend, fully intending to get it all done, and then you didn’t have enough time to complete even half of the work. And then what happens? Instead of learning from this experience and taking home less work the next time, you do the ...
Views: 1659 - Know How Decrypt SQL Stored Procedure With Ease? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from jennifer anistonWhere SQL Server Gets Used? - Microsoft SQL Server database management system is used in almost all working areas for the management of databases. DBA creates applications and databases in it and users use those applications and database to carry out different tasks. It comes in different ...
Views: 1620 - Points to Know When Hiring an iPhone Developer - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Jack MinhasThere are lots of companies that create different applications for iPhone for various reasons, but it's essential to know that supply is actually reliable and that not necessarily that you should consider these kinds of selections. It really is thus very important to know the way to retain ...
Views: 818 - Top Tips to Maximize Work Performance in Less Time Using MS Office Tools - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Wendy Montes de ocaPowerful solutions to help any employee whiz through work by learning and leveraging MS Office, including special features with PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook Email. Administrative professionals are constantly pressed for time and looking for time-management answers. One of the best ...
Views: 1631 - THEYARDSIGNS.COM LAUNCHES NEW MACHINE FOR SCREEN PRINTING SIGNS - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from TheYard SignsA new Lawson Mustang Daytona 25x38 screen printing machine has arrived to TheYardSigns.com and it is now functioning with the meaning to provide clients with the best quality in screen printing signs and faster than ever service! TheYardSigns.com provides both quality and quick services to ...
Views: 2512 - How Effective Planning Increases Productivity Online - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from TJ PhilpottEffective planning is crucial for anybody who aspires to experience any degree of marketing success online! Taking the time to plan your work helps you to better coordinate your efforts and work more efficiently which leads to an obvious boost in productivity! Just as important however is that ...
Views: 964 - Emergency Generators - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Max StabfordEveryone has experience it at least once, some more often than they’d care to think about. Power outage. It is a frustrating occurrence, and one that all too aptly demonstrates humans’ dependency on energy. Without it, we are stuck lighting candles and flashlights, unable to flush our own ...
Views: 1027 - 5 Ways to Increase Productivity Working Online - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from TJ PhilpottOne of the very best ways to increase productivity when working online begins with task planning! Making a schedule or list of what you want and/or need to accomplish will place you on the right track to increasing productivity but this is just the start! It is what you do with this plan and how ...
Views: 928 - Know How a Scissors Lift can Increase Your Operational Excellence - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from jim novakJust about any industrial unit, workshop or warehouse requires sturdy and dependable material handling equipment. These devices are especially useful in those places where movement, storage, loading and unloading of materials is carried out often. There are equipment such as lift tables and ...
Views: 946 - Why You Should Consider an Austin Colocation Facility - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Marvin BurtonToday, businesses around the world are relying more and more on servers their IT infrastructure. As these businesses become more aware of the importance of keeping these systems running reliably, they expect the facility they are located in to help prevent them from unforeseen risk. In order to ...
Views: 845 - Your Habits Will Determine Your Success (or Not) - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Mitch TublinSomeone once said to me, “I don’t read the articles on blogs as there is nothing of value and I am always feeling like someone is selling to me.” My thought was, maybe you need to upgrade which blogs you read! Let’s add some value today! Right now, without thinking about it, write down ten ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - Re-energise and Renew yourself Frequently - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Andrew HortonAre you so busy spinning your wheels every day, on the treadmill of your life that you feel completely overwhelmed and just caught up in a cycle of constant busyness? Does it feel like you never have any time available to invest in yourself? When last did you allow yourself to take a break from ...
Views: 1518 - Time Efficient Business Marketing Strategies For Bloggers - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from TJ PhilpottSince time is at a premium for many bloggers it is important they select certain business marketing strategies that will help boost their work efficiency! When you start blogging with the intention of earning an income you must always be on the lookout for ways to work smarter! Blogs require a ...
Views: 845 - Budgeting Time for Leadership - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffWhether you are an entrepreneur growing your business or the CEO of an international multi-continent corporation, your organization’s sustainable future rests squarely on your shoulders. It is leadership not management that sets the course for an organization and it is the leader’s vision, ...
Views: 1555 - The Big 3 & Top 10 - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Stephanie OwensI heard a quote from the CEO of E-Women's Network, Sandra Yancey, recently that really jumped out at me. She said: "Until you know what's important to you, you'll never be able to tell what's necessary and what's a distraction." This made me think of two crucial tools I've seen help ...
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