Monthly Archives: March 2012

4 Ways to Stop Wasting Time

Posted on March 27, 2012 by ianmckenzie

At the end of your day, do you find yourself wonder where the time went and why there is still a pile of work to be done? Perhaps you’re wasting your time and don’t know it. There is a lot … Continue reading →

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How to keep your business plan fresh

Posted on March 26, 2012 by ianmckenzie

(NC)—If your business plan has been collecting dust since you launched, it’s likely time to refresh. Updating your business plan on a regular basis is critical for any business to stay relevant and be successful in the future. Elements of … Continue reading →

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Sleep on Your To-Do List to Get Things Done

Posted on March 20, 2012 by ianmckenzie

To-do list getting a little long? Do you have problems remembering all you need to do? Take the list to bed with you. New research suggests, when planning for tomorrow’s to-do’s, sleeping on it will make you more likely to … Continue reading →

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Get Evernote Essentials 2.0

Posted on March 15, 2012 by ianmckenzie

Learn to use Evernote as a digital filing cabinet, recipe book or simple photo sharing service — and much more. Click here to buy it now! This is an eBook that helps you quickly discover all of Evernote’s features and … Continue reading →

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4 Basic Types of Speeches

Posted on March 14, 2012 by ianmckenzie

The four basic types of speeches are: to inform, to instruct, to entertain, and to persuade. These are not mutually exclusive of one another. You may have several purposes in mind when giving your presentation. For example, you may try … Continue reading →

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Improve Your Life with Time Management

Posted on March 13, 2012 by ianmckenzie

Time management is fundamentally about focus. The Pareto Principle states, 80% of effort not managed or focused generates 20% of the desired output. On the other hand, 80% of desired output can be generated by 20% of effective effort. You … Continue reading →

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