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Does Your Business Need Some Pruning To Grow Successfully?

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

During a recent masterminding session I attended via web conference with fellow online solopreneurs, we discussed the topic of ‘Growing Successfully’. We were asked to come up with the analogy of what our business would look like if it were a tree. I immediately envisioned the maple tree in my backyard and its transition over the past dozen or so…

Delegation Strategies for the Control-Freak

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

Do you have a business support person or a team around you who is fully capable of getting things done, but instead of delegating, you try to do everything yourself? Are you at the point in your business where you know you need to hire someone to help but you just can’t let go? If that sounds like you, there’s…

A Procrastinator’s Guide to Becoming More Punctual

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

By some estimates, 20 percent of people consider themselves to be chronic procrastinators and many more put things off on occasion. If procrastination is getting in between you and your life goals, try these suggestions for getting things done with less delay. Understanding Why You Procrastinate 1. Spot perfectionism. Procrastination and perfectionism often go hand in hand. You may be…

Smart Systems For Time Management And Productivity

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Jennifer Hazlett | 1 Comments

Adopting time management and productivity systems is a good way to boost your productivity and get more done during the day. If you’re struggling to meet your goals or cross items off your to-do list, experimenting with time management systems can be a big help. These are proven time management and productivity improvement systems that you can adapt or fine-tune…

8 Tips for Fighting Procrastination

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

It’s hard to find someone that has never had to deal with the problem of procrastination. It’s so common because most people naturally put off activities that they don’t enjoy. On some days, procrastination might be a more difficult problem for you to conquer than others. One day you might sail along smoothly and the next you might not feel…

5 Ways to Focus and Get Back on Task

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

Each day, there are dozens of tasks that are calling your name, both at work and in your personal life. With life being so busy it’s easy to lose focus on the big picture. How many times have you gone to bed wondering what you actually accomplished that day? Or have you ever felt like your day was somehow wasted?…

Networking Follow-Up Techniques To Turn Prospects Into Customers

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Jennifer Hazlett | 2 Comments

How good are you at following up after a networking event? Do you have a follow-up system in place? I hope you’re not someone who says, “I’ll call you and we’ll meet for coffee” and then you never do. A lot of people complain that networking doesn’t work for them and it could be that they just aren’t following up….

Repackage, Repurpose And Reinvent To Get The Most Mileage From Your Content

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

It took some time but you managed to put together the feature article for your upcoming newsletter and you’re pleased with the results. It’s a shame this great information will just be filed away on your computer or left to collect dust on your bookshelf with the rest of your valuable content. Does this sound like you? Did you know…

Getting Started With Your Newsletter – Checklist

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

Getting started with your newsletter might seem like a daunting task, but if taken step by step, it is well worth the time and effort. Initially the creation process is the most time consuming. However, once you decide on a format, a publication schedule and you have a template in place it’s just a matter of creating new content for…