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Inc. Magazine: How to Evaluate Your Office Leasing Strategy
Posted by admin in cost-cutting, office space, tips on July 8th, 2010
Inc. Magazine: How to Evaluate Your Office Leasing Strategy
With many regions of the country currently facing a surplus of office space, it is a favorable market for those considering new office space. If you’re thinking about making a move, it could be beneficial to think broad: consider alternative spaces and effective workplace design in imaging a space that would be ideal for your business.
PRISM Consulting: Business Essentials – What’s in Your Office?
Posted by admin in partner post, survival tips, technology, tips on May 25th, 2010
PRISM Consulting: Business Essentials – What’s in Your Office?
In this techno-savvy age, I am always surprised when I see a high-powered business person overwhelmed, running late and still using a regular cell phone. I’ll admit that when I was presented with the idea of switching to a Blackberry (TM) a few years ago, I bucked it. I also bucked having a dual monitor on my computer and a laptop with a VPN (virtual personal network). I was so used to working one way and was very efficient, so why change?
SFGate: Counterintuitive Management Strategies That Work
Posted by admin in employees, tips, workshifting on March 23rd, 2010
SFGate: Counterintuitive Management Strategies That Work
Sometimes you need to throw the rulebook out the window. That’s what many of the top firms are doing to get the most out of their workers in an increasingly knowledge based economy. Traditional ideas like Henry Ford’s five-day 40-hour work week are falling by the wayside, and being replaced by more flexible work arrangements and a results-oriented approach.
Inc.: The Real Consequences of Office Clutter
Posted by admin in office space, reduce, tips on February 17th, 2010
Inc.: The Real Consequences of Office Clutter
A rather vocal assistant is what brought Margot Sterns, owner of MTS Promotions, a provider of promotional products for companies, to the realization that her home office in New York City was in desperate need of a makeover three years ago. Since she was the business’ sole employee, Sterns says she had trouble finding space for the orders she processed for the multiple clients she juggled at one time, and had to hired extra hands – despite her embarrassment.
Freelance Folder: How to Keep Working at Home from Destroying Your Life
Posted by admin in freelance, home office, tips on February 1st, 2010
Freelance Folder: How to Keep Working at Home from Destroying Your Life
Anyone who has taken on this “dream” quickly realizes that it’s not that simple. Client meetings and deadlines, the seemingly eternal pursuit of a steady income and the “other sides” of the business are a few of the elements of working at home that, if not managed correctly, can quickly eat away at your desired freedom and potentially destroy the rest of your life.
HBR Blog: Why you should fire yourself
Harvard Business Review Blog: Why you should fire yourself
Why wait for your company to get in trouble and for the board of directors to shake up the management team? The turning of the calendar year is a good time for every manager to take stock and think about what you would do if you were starting fresh. So here’s a thought-exercise you can do: First, take a deep breath and fire yourself.
Business Wire: Manage Workplace Stress in Economic Downturn
“Business Wire: Manage Workplace Stress in Economic Downturn”
The economic downtown has caused many companies to cut their workforce. Remaining employees are doing more duties than ever before. Smead offers tips for overwhelmed employees.
The Wall Street Journal: Starting on a Shoestring
Posted by admin in small business, tips on July 15th, 2009
“The Wall Street Journal: Starting on a Shoestring”
“Rethink the traditional office. Avoid getting saddled with more space than you need.”
Inc: How to Choose the Right Collaboration Software
Inc: How to Choose the Right Collaboration Software
“Although e-mail remains the primary method of office communication, businesses are increasingly turning to programs designed specifically for office collaboration.”
New York Times: Filling the Down Time, With No Downsizing
New York Times: Filling the Down Time, With No Downsizing
“Underlying decisions to keep workers and pay them full-time salaries is the hope that better days are ahead, and that finding creative ways to handle the down cycle will pay dividends.”