Project management is among a top skill to master in any business; especially one wanting to grow.
Why?
Because without project management, business owners will unnecessarily run into common issues:
You often get derailed by "the unexpected.”
It’s inevitable.
You get interrupted an unexpected number of times daily. Those interruptions come at unexpected times. They each take an unexpected amount of time with which to deal.
That’s why it’s "the unexpected."
These interruptions kill your flow, destroy your focus, and force you to work on the urgent instead of the important.
So how do you deter, prevent, and deal with the problems these unexpected interruptions incur?
I was shocked, hurt, and felt like my idea had been stolen. Though I had the idea first, Nintendo would be the star. Nintendo would make $millions. It took years before I was old enough to recognize the important lesson in this experience...
Are you second-guessing your next great idea? Are you downplaying the value you could provide to others? Are you upset that you found a competitor in the market who seems to be offering everything you want to (and seems to be finding great success doing it)?
It might be time to step back and realize a few important things.
Choosing a Facebook budget depends on many factors which are nearly impossible to calculate in advance.
Successfully converting views to clicks to customers heavily depends on your ad, your messaging, and your web page. This is why I suggest starting fast and small, capturing enough data in a brief period to be able to better make this calculation.
Let me explain.
Advertising your business doesn't have to be a black art. Nor does it have to be outsourced to expensive ad companies who may not create a message that helps you grow your business.
With a bit of introspection, minimal investment, and some tricks of the trade, you can begin creating social media ads that are effective and drive traffic, convert customers, and increase your social media presence.
While a deep understanding of advertising requires years to master, we're providing three articles to our free members that will help you get started immediately using some tips and techniques from the pros.
Facebook advertising is a big deal nowadays.
I'm not talking about boosting your posts (don't do that). I'm talking about building a true Facebook ad -- one where you define your target market, choose your image assets, and write your full message.
Everyone is trying to sell or convince people on Facebook. But when it comes to building an ad, well, some think of it as a dark art.
So lets break it down.
Losing critical employees can be a huge source of concern for any business owner. Whether your star employees quit or simply go on vacation, business continuity is a must. This article reviews a simple method for maintaining your best employees’ expertise even if someone leaves your company.
In addition to removing “single points of failure” in your organization, this process can be used to onboard new hires and create a transition plan for employees moving from one set of responsibilities to another.
Your employees can feel free to go on vacation while, at the same time, be in a position to delegate their complex work to promising employees and receive different perspectives on new creative ways to solve problems.
Thank you for showing everyone a poor way to lay off 1,400 people.
Sorry, did I say lay off? I meant, "transition".
But every one of your employees knew what you really meant by "transition". This intentional misdirection seemed to be a theme of your speech.
Guess what? Your employees caught on before you delivered the punch line. That's why someone started recording the show after all.
It’s about this time of year when you realize, as I usually do, that you haven’t yet figured out what you are getting your colleagues for Christmas. Worse yet, your staff is about to go on vacation, and you’ve got a boss that is nearly impossible to shop for. And customers. Oh, what should you get your most loyal customers?
With this gift buying guide, we’re going to break down some overarching gift-buying principles. Principles that apply to your boss, your customers, your staff, and your colleagues. Principles that will prevent you from making an embarrassing mistake or sending the wrong impression.
With those principles in mind, we’ll give you some ideas to kick off your shopping with a dash, giving everyone you work with a token of appreciation and a bit of holiday cheer.
Today is the day... the day before elections when you realize you'll need to exercise your right as a free citizen in a representative democracy. Have you researched your candidates? Have you aligned your businesses needs with the values, record, and public statements of your choice representative?
Watch this video before you head to the ballot box.
We'll take a focused look at voting and how it applies to your business. We'll review some things to look for in a candidate that could affect your company and provide an excellent resource for researching candidates in your district.
