One of the biggest obstacles almost every stamping business blogger faces eventually is writer’s block. Try as they might, they just can’t come up with a blog post topic. It happens to new AND long-time bloggers, and it can be very damaging to your business. You see, when you miss a blog post, your readers…
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(VIDEO) Live Stamping Business Q&A – 5/7/13
In case you missed the impromptu Stamping Is My Business Live Video Chat we did on May 7, 2013, here’s a copy of the recording! We answered a bunch of stamping business questions, including: – How Much Product Should I Buy? – How Much Time Do I Need To Devote To This To Be Successful?…
View PostHow To Master Any Skill In Five Steps
Mastering a new skill requires an investment of time and action. However, it’s the actions you take during that time that ultimately determine whether or not you’ll be successful. Inc. Magazine recently broke down the task of mastering any skill into five steps: Script the new behavior Practice it perfectly Rebound and fix Accelerate through…
View PostPRODUCTIVITY TIP – Keeping the Children Engaged…
Today's Productivity Tip comes from Deb Walker of Contemporary VA: "Put together a box of toys, games, and books that your children are only allowed to use when you are on the phone. Make sure these ideas are saved for “special” times (when you’re on the phone, or can’t give your child your full attention)……
View PostPRODUCTIVITY TIP – You Have An Office… You Have A Kitchen…
…and each room has it's purpose! Today's Productivity Tip comes from Roger Grant, Founder of RG2 Solutions: "Don’t eat lunch in your office. Use this time to regroup and take a break. Why? Because if you do it right, working out of the house is constant work – no water cooler/cubicle talk, no walking across…
View PostPRODUCTIVITY TIP – How To End Your Day…
If you want to be as productive as possible, the best way to end your day is to set yourself up for the next day. When you have about 20 minutes left in your office, stop what you’re doing and complete the following tasks: Clean up your desk and office space. Anything that needs to…
View PostPRODUCTIVITY TIP – How You SHOULDN’T Start Your Day…
One of the worst ways to start your day is by checking your e-mail! How many times did you come into your office with a solid plan, only to have it thrwarted by having to deal with something you discovered waiting for you in your Inbox? Spend the first 30-45 minutes of your day getting…
View PostPRODUCTIVITY TIP – The Most Important Part Of Your Office…
…is the door!!! Your professional life is separate from your personal life, and your professional space should be separate, as well. A door allows you to shut out distractions, both visual and audible. It allows you to focus on the tasks at hand, which makes you more productive. Even if you don't have a solid…
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