Category: Tips & Opinions

This series that I had originally intended for the Personal Tips for the next few days pertained to the business world as well.  I have sometimes used the same tip for both Business and Personal but decided that this whole would be utilized for both tips.  They intermingle quite well and I would like to […]

This series that I had originally intended for the Personal Tips for the next few days pertained to the business world as well.  I have sometimes used the same tip for both Business and Personal but decided that this whole would be utilized for both tips.  They intermingle quite well and I would like to […]

This series that I had originally intended for the Personal Tips for the next few days pertained to the business world as well.  I have sometimes used the same tip for both Business and Personal but decided that this whole would be utilized for both tips.  They intermingle quite well and I would like to […]

Housekeeping:  Take 10 minutes a day to organize or clean something in your work area.  It could be files, electronic files, desk drawer, work table, locker, tools, just something in your area.  If you make a small amount of time daily, over time it will become more organized and easier to locate things.  You will […]

The Sandwich Age:  I am at an age that they call the sandwich age – still raising kids while helping aging parents. I am not sure about you, but I watched my parents age significantly during the Covid pandemic. I must admit, I am fortunate – I have a relationship with my parents that is […]

Email Tip:  Organize your email – create folders that make sense and once the email has been dealt with file it in the correct folder.  Every Friday take about ten minutes to review the emails that are still in your Inbox and see if some can be filed or if you have missed answering any.  […]

Words vs Actions: Actions Speak Louder Than Words – that is an age old expression and it speaks the truth. Many things are said in a day by many different people in our lives, but do their words match their actions that follow. When words and actions don’t line up it can cause great confusion, […]

CSR / Sales Tip:  Every time you talk to a potential client, ask for the correct spelling of their name, their phone number and email address, and best time to connect with them so that you can email them promotions, keep in contact and start establishing your relationship.  Not everyone will be forthcoming, but many […]

Muscle Testing:  What do you know about muscle testing? It is something that I was introduced to many years ago and have found beneficial to my life.  It is something I do for many different reasons and I find that it works for me. Some people in my inner circle use it, some people believe […]

Human Resources Tip:  Are you doing regular RR&E’s (Roles, Responsibilities & Expectations) with your staff?  As things change and evolve it is necessary to make sure you have the right people in the right roles.  One way to capture this is by doing annual RR&E’s for your employees.  The best and most successful way I […]

Emotions:  What are emotions to you, for you, in you? Our emotions can be soothing, helpful, calming, pleasant, positive and at times they can be aggressive, controlling, all consuming, negative, dangerous and so forth. Questions to Ponder: On a scale of 1-10, where do your emotions fit in you?  Do they control you? Do you […]

Work Clothes Allowance: Some companies have this, and some don’t. If you require your staff to purchase items that they only need for working there, you should consider giving them a clothing allowance.  For example:  steel toe work boots.  If people are required to purchase these in order to work in the business, they should […]