Infographic: Time is Money – How Much is it Costing You?


Time is a precious commodity that many of us seem to not have much of nowadays, however when at work there always seems to be some way to waste a few minutes here or there… Time wasting at work is extremely common, more common than you may think, in fact the average employee wastes a whopping 759 hours per year and that’s after the introduction of time and attendance software… So, what are the causes of all this time wasting? How much does this cost the economy? And how can we help reduce time wasting? The infographic below explains all.

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6 Tips for Small Business Owners to Save Time


One skill you need to learn as a small business owner is time management. You’re going to get more work done and be that much more productive when you’re conscientious of the clock. The perfect time to get better at this is when you’re running your own company.

You can’t be wasting time or get behind when you’re in charge or all that goes on with your business. Being late for meetings, scrambling to get your work done and always rushing around isn’t a good look. Save yourself time by being proactive about how you go about your days and putting measures in place that allow you to be an effective boss and business owner.

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Top Apps for Organizing Your Business


It’s no secret that organization is one of the key factors in any company’s success. Of course, as important as it is, staying organized can get increasingly difficult as a business grows. If you’ve found yourself struggling to get a hold of your important data, or you frequently find yourself overwhelmed with meetings you forgot about, then this is the guide for you. This guide will look at some of the best apps on the market, so that you can spend less time managing your office and more time managing your business like you’re supposed to.

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Important Time Management Tips for Small Business Owners


If you are an entrepreneur starting a business, it may seem as though there are not enough hours in the day to complete all of your tasks. To complicate matters even more, every second that ticks on a clock represents money. So, the question is, are you earning money in your business or wasting it?

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4 Common Small Business Problems and Solutions


The world of business is constantly on the verge of change. This is something that anyone who is involved in a business at some level knows within their heart. To build a business which will stand the test of time, you need to know what the common challenges facing businesses are, as well as having a keen idea of how you might go about fixing those issues. In this article, we aim to help in that endeavour. We will look at some of the major, most common problems that arise in businesses of all kids today, and discuss how you might go about fixing them in an easy and fast manner. Let’s take a look.

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5 Productivity Tips to Get More Done In Less Time

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Ask any entrepreneur or small business owner what they would like to have more of. Chances are 9 out of 10 of them will say they’d like more time. When dealing with hundreds of tasks on any given day, having more time on their calendar is something they all wish they had. The unfortunate reality is that  you  can’t invent more time, but you can do more in a given amount of time. The productivity tips explained in this article can help you achieve just that. Continue reading to find out how.

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Product Review: MindSalt – Time Tracking and Project Management Software

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A new member in the growing market for time tracking and project management software, MindSalt offers an all-in-one solution for small to midsize businesses. Users can track timesheets, report expenses, and manage projects using MindSalt’s online interface.

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3 Surefire Ways to Ensure Your Employees Meet Deadlines

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Are you a business owner? Are you about to take on a new project? Are you hoping to sign new contracts and attract new clients? Is meeting deadlines part and parcel of day to day life in the office? If so, you’re probably looking for innovative, effective ways of making sure you meet client’s needs. Here are three surefire ways to ensure your workforce is up to the job.

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How to Build Dream Employee Team by Outsourcing Non-Essential Tasks

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My name is Nathan Hirsch.  I have been in E-commerce for 6+ years and my entire approach to business changed when a friend of mine introduced me to remote workers.  I have spent the last 8 months working on my second company, FreeeUp.com, with the goal of helping everyone tap into the great advantage of outsourcing.

If you are an entrepreneur, you most likely have over 100 hours of work that needs to or could be completed each day.  While this is not possible alone, it is possible to build a team of online freelancers on a smaller budget who can strategically tackle all of the work on your business’s plate.

In this article, you will learn how to safely build this team from the ground up.  If you are trying to scale your business, it is important that you can build your dream team.

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3 Types of Waste You Must Avoid to Build Profitable Business

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Waste is a problem in every type of business. If you are to succeed as a small business owner it is imperative that you keep a close eye on the waste and avoid it as much as possible. Now there are number of different wastes that can occur in small business. Understanding them and finding ways to avoid them is a task every business owner needs to undertake.

First, let’s think about the problem with waste. Waste means that you’re paying for something but you’re not getting the benefit from it. Essentially, it’s just a massive drain on your company. If you allow wastes to keep developing in your business model, you’ll be missing out on huge potential profits. Now, let’s look at the three primary types of wastes that every business is likely to encounter and what you can do about it.

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