Business Growth Tip: Speed Up Your Business with These Simple Hacks
You might think that increasing the pace and output of your business’ operations will require some sleek technique you’ve never heard of. And perhaps you have already wondered about the big sums of money you’ll have to spend to make this happen. But what if you only need a couple of simple hacks to boost […]
Alternative Work Suites To Microsoft Office
When people think of work or productivity suites, which are programs used to create files such as documents (by word processors, spreadsheets, and presentations) for business and other purposes, the first thing that comes to the minds of most computer users is Microsoft Office (primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). They are without a doubt the […]
Forget Time Management; Here’s The Best Way To Be More Productive At Work
To-do lists are fine, and setting time limits for tasks at work is a good idea. But what if you’ve been approaching the whole productivity boost business the wrong way? Never mind time management. How about energy management? This isn’t the next big buzzword trick from business psychology and human resource management labs. It’s simply […]
Monday Motivation: Trade by Barter
Many years ago, before paper money and cryptocurrency became vogue, we indulged in Trade by Barter. I’m not sure how many of us were around then, but it simply means, “Trade by Exchange “. You see, the deal with Trade by Barter is that what is being exchanged must be commensurate with what is traded…at […]
Three Ways to Kickstart Your Productivity in 2017!
Recently, I got to thinking about how I would like 1 January 2018 to look like. Then I worked back to what I would need to get done in 2017 to ensure I hit my target(s). This ‘beginning with the end in mind’ exercise was a great reminder that to have different outcomes in 2017, […]
When Should You Outsource?
Outsourcing is the strategic use of external business resources to perform activities usually performed by internal resources. Labour is the primary resource in this case, with contract staff being hired by both small and big companies to handle certain jobs in place of permanent, in-house staff. The decision to outsource is a cost-saving measure for […]
3 Ways to Ensure Your Week Gets Off to a Great Start
It is the beginning of the week, and you will have many more of them throughout your lifetime. I have come to realize, the less you prepare for Monday, the worse the start of the week is. Based on my observations and many trials and errors, I have come to realize that preparation is the […]
3 Tips to Help You Get More Productive in The Work Place
It’s the beginning of another hectic work week and you’re not quite sure of how you can be more productive in the office. You seem to have a hard time deciding on a strategy that will give you the greatest reward on your effort. Productivity is all about getting things done in the shortest period […]
Monday Motivation: 6 Foods to Boost Your Productivity At Work
An apple a day keeps the doctor away but when all the stress involved in daily activities leaves us feeling tired and drained at the end of the day, a visit to the doctor might be necessary. Do you know that with the right combination of foods, you can increase brain power, stimulate activity […]
How to Overcome Procrastination
Bola is overweight and it is affecting her health. She has wanted to buy a treadmill and register at a gym to work out and lose weight. Two years down the line, Bola is still overweight. Usman wants to be a writer so much, his dreams are filled with him giving a Nobel […]
Tip of the Day: Eat Slowly
We live in a fast paced world, where everyone seems to be in a rush. A day in the average Nigerian’s live is filled with a million tasks, a million distractions, traffic and limited time to get important things done. Sometimes we get so busy that we skip meals. And even when we do get […]
5 Tips for Managing Workplace Conflicts
Where two or more are gathered over extended periods of time, conflicts are bound to arise in their midst. Workplaces are usually stressful settings, and personal conflicts between co-workers can be both a source and consequence of this stress. When you deal or interact with people, conflicts are inevitable and while disputes and conflicting opinions […]
Tip of the Day: Plan Your Day
Is 24 hours too short in a day for you to get your tasks done and fulfil all your responsibilities? There is a way that can make your day more productive; simply by planning. Plan your day well to squeeze the maximum out of your 24 hours. Write down all the tasks, assignments and […]
Importance of Teamwork on the Job
By Kobe Eru Godwin Teamwork, when properly channelled, is an invaluable strategy in any organisation. It is often said that the word TEAM means Together Everybody Achieves More and those words couldn’t be any truer. The idea of teamwork basically refers to the cooperative effort put in by members of a partnership, business or company […]