How to minimize distractions throughout the workday

Whether it’s an email or your phone tempting you to check Instagram, distractions can ruin the flow of your workday. One minute, you’re on your spreadsheet or word processor of choice, the next, you’re watching conspiracy theories about bigfoot on YouTube! If this sounds familiar, then this article is for you. I explain a few […]

How to better manage your energy in a workday

Coffee isn’t the only way to get through the workday. In fact, limiting caffeine has benefits to your overall energy. Alternatives such as better sleep or diet can help prevent energy slumps in your day. This article provides several ways to manage your energy through the workday — without the need for caffeine. Sleep enough, […]

6 Books to boost your productivity

In the following list, we’ve highlighted six great books written by experts in their respective fields on different aspects of productivity. Whether it’s habit building, better sleep, or innovation, this reading list has you covered.  Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Finding good habits or eliminating […]

How to move from in-person sales calls to online calls

Depending on your industry, virtual sales calls may be your tool of choice or a rare occurrence. But the pandemic has made sales calls over webchat everyone’s go-to. There are benefits to both online and offline selling. Online selling offers convenience and scalability while meeting in-person can forge stronger relationships and allows you to read […]

Benefits of hiring a virtual assistant for your small business

A virtual assistant, or VA, might be a solution if you find yourself too busy and bombarded with non-essential tasks. Virtual assistants are freelance independent contractors that support you in any virtual context. VAs can help with, among other things, Email and calendar management Content development and blogging Data entry Administrative tasks Virtual assistants cover […]

Incorporate your interests and hobbies into your personal brand

Selling yourself is about not only your credentials, but also what you're like on a personal level

Essential components of a productive and comfortable home office

Although everyone has different needs and priorities, you'll get good use out of these items if you're spending most of your work day in your home.

Five types of insurance every graphic designer should have

Self-employed graphic designers take on numerous risks. Various insurance policies can mitigate the costs of these risks.

How insurance protects gym owners from vicarious liability

Both General and Professional Liability Insurance are a great way for gym owners to protect their business from these incidents.

How to get the most out of online networking events

Although the pandemic has resulted in large gatherings getting nixed, digital events have largely taken their place. Here's how to get the most out of them.