Computers and the Internet were supposed to make life easier; instead, people are busier than ever. Whether you are single or juggling family responsibilities, learn to manage your time to get as...
The business-letter format is very important for communicating formally with a company. You shouldn't write in the same voice as when you write family or friends, a business letter needs to be...
An informal business letter is a bit more relaxed than a formal business letter, but not relaxed enough to be casual.
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Use technological advances to communicate faster, reduce paperwork and improve efficiency.
Organize your work space to encourage maximum productivity.
Business meetings may be conducted formally or informally, depending on the company and the circumstances. Taking good minutes during a business meeting can be a crucial time and headache saver...
Papers can pile up quickly, leaving your desk cluttered and you feeling overwhelmed. Reduce paperwork in the office with the following tips.
Improving your concentration will help you to accomplish more in a shorter period of time.
Making decisions can be intimidating and time-consuming. And while there's no easy way to just make them, the following tips can help you in that direction.
To-do lists serve as helpful reminders about meetings, shopping needs, birthdays and other important tasks. But when that list gets too long to complete in one day, prioritizing it may become a...
Your writing muse, the creative spark that ignites your imagination, needs special attention. Honor your writing muse and watch your work flow.
Do you think your office couldn't get by without you? Sorry--wrong
answer. Delegation isn't dumping work on others--it's sharing power
and responsibility by assigning others significant tasks...
The sales process is a pipeline: You feed prospects in on one end, and
then write up the orders when they emerge from the other end. Success
depends on funneling the right leads in at the start...
Once you leave your office, your briefcase becomes your portable
desk, filing cabinet and supply closet. It deserves an investment of
time and thoughtful planning. The dividends will make your...
Desk a disaster area? Don't just push the piles around; plunge into
a full-scale assault on the disarray. Clear off everything except the
computer and the phone, then add back essential items one...
Consider all the hours each day that you devote to your job, from the
moment you leave the house in the morning to the relief of opening
the front door again in the evening. Are you managing that...
Do you control e-mail or does it control you? While e-mail has become
a necessary business and personal tool, it can also disrupt your day
and sap your time. Follow these tips for sending,...
An appointment-crammed schedule can take on a life of its own,
gobbling up your workdays like a ravenous beast. Tame your schedule
by adopting some of the following simple techniques. The secret...
A conference call lets you remain at your desk rather than trek off
down the hall--or across the country--to a meeting. It also provides a
great opportunity to get the opinions and concerns of the...
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