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Technology QotW: Small Business Tools & Tricks

What tools and tricks do you use to increase your business’ productivity?
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• First you have to enjoy what you do.  Enjoying it makes you more productive and successful at the task you are trying to accomplish.
• Work in bursts...I usually work all day long but in bursts for an hour 1/2 or so then I stop to do something else or take a break.  Working in small bursts allows you to mentally rest and refocus what you want to get done.
• Evenings are more productive for me to do work online.  During the day I catch up on important phone calls or emails I have to reply.  Also during the summer for me it is also actually cooler and quieter to work at night so that would be my next suggestion choose a particular time of day where you feel most comfortable to get work done.
• I like to take notes and plan out what I will be doing the next day that way when I get up I am ready and focused with the tasks I have set for myself for that day and ready to tackle them.
• I would say keep a notepad or memo pad handy to take notes or I like to use my smartphone's notepad when I am away from the office.
• Though I like to keep busy and work it is definitely important to get enough sleep and bed rest or else your productivity level will be low
• I must admit this one....my office space tends to be a mess consumed by mail, cd's, statements and all kinds of stuff that people leave on my desk.  I constantly have to clean it or I just can't focus it is a great distraction.  So whenever possible clean up your space!
• Some people would say turn off your television because it is a distraction.  For me I never watch it!  I always listen to it and usually am listening to something productive or educational I am always plugged to PBS and it works for me.  Listen to Globetrekker!
  
• Keeping a calendar is great!  I never did before but now I find it is crucial to keep up with not only upcoming appointments but also things that were already done.
• Though I am great at multi-tasking I find that multi-tasking is really not that productive especially when you are trying to run your own business.  I try to accomplish one task at a time to its completion.
• Set goals for yourself....by next week you want to get ? accomplished and stick to it and get it done.  I know its hard but you will gain a great amount of satisfaction to know you did it and you met your goal.
• I love this one...when my phone rings at home my answering machine goes off and picks up the call if it is someone I want to talk to I can pick it up if it is a telemarketer I won't even bother getting up from my seat.  That's two minutes I did not waste to pick up the phone.
• Take breaks in between and eat a sensable meal...I usually don't I am a coffee addict but once in a while I eat my fruits and replace my coffee with iced tea.
• Stay on top of your game and keep up with technology go to seminars and career bootcamp I just went to one and it was fabulous.  It helped me reorganize and consider where I want my business to go and how I should get it there.  Also networking with other career minded people allows you to exchange ideas and grow as well as expand.
  

Price of Milk going up again...

It is unbelievable and absolutely appalling that due to the fuel increases in this country it has even affected the price of MILK.  As of tomorrow a gallon of milk in New York City will be $4.37.  As far as I know cows are not imported they are right here in this country and the rise of milk is going to affect many people who are going to have to decide whether they should buy the gas or a gallon of milk for their families.  Those who don't have a car and are retired are going to have to minimize their coffee or milk intake just to make it through the month.  What is the deal with this?  Unfortunately, I see no end in sight with the failed economy in this country!

What do you think?  Share your comments here! 

Bon Jovi Free Concert.....

Hello to all!

It was just announced today that Bon Jovi will be holding a free concert on Saturday July 12, 2008 in Central Park.  I wanted to announce it here for all those who may have missed the announcement.  As more information comes in I will let you know.  Hope to see you there!

Happy Friday....13 New ones!

Hello and happy Friday to all!

This week I will share with you 13 of my favorite Jazz Musicians...hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

• Duke Ellington
• Louis Armstrong
• Count Basie
• Thelonious Monk
• Charlie Parker
• Charlie Mingus
• Miles Davis
• Tommy Dorsey
• Benny Goodman
• Glenn Miller
• Artie Shaw
• John Coltrane
• Herbie Hancock
  

QotD: Favorite Time of Day

What's your favorite time of day and why?

My favorite time of day is in the evening!  I like when the sun starts going down I automatically respond to it.  It is as if my body already knows it is time to take it slow and relax.  It is my favorite time of the day because it slows me down I get to stretch out on my couch and watch a good movie or read a book maybe even listen to some good music or spend it in good company and share good conversation. 

This weeks 13 Fav's......

Hey members:

This week I will share with you 13 websites I found that are interesting & fun I hope you like them:

• http://postsecret.blogspot.com - (read the messages truly hysterical)
• http://home.bitworks.co.nz/trivia/human.htm - (interesting facts here)
• http://www.exboyfriendjewlery.com - ( I never knew they had such a website)
• http://haha.nu/creative/creative-photos-by-chema-madoz - (creative photos)
• http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1283968/how_to_make_a_dress_from_tshirt/ - (wow)
• http://www.craigslist.org/about/bestsfo/48689488.html - (from the best of craigslist...didn't know they had that category)
• http://www.ancienttx.com/nm/anmviewer.asp?a=&z=1 - (puzzling & freaky)
• http://www.marcandangel.com/2008/06/20/30-useful-tools-everyone-should-own/ (happy to say I own most of these things)
• http://shizzville.com/window-cleaner  (not exactly what you think it is ladies...lol)
• http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2008/02/steve_spangler_do_not_try_this.php?page=2  (watch the full video....this is some strange GOOP)
• http://fiveprime.org/hivemind/Tags/bento  (Colorful food)
• http://fuzztime.com/?p=1207  (gooogling our world)
• http://www.stumbleupon.com  (favorite website)
  

Guiness Book of World Records...Download Firefox 3

Pennywise at The Fillmore Tonight

Pennywise

Hey Pennywise Fans:

Pennywise will be at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza!!!!.

Here are the specs:

The Fillmore is located at 17 Irving Place
The Fillmore Presents
Pennywise
with Strung Out, Authority Zero & Capital
Saturday May 31,2008
Doors Open: 7PM

Hope to see you there!

13 Favorite Rock Bands

Hope everyone had a wonderful Friday!  Here goes 13 of my favorite rock bands but honestly I can go on and on I have too many favorites....lol!

• Pennywise
• Aerosmith
• REM
• Collective Soul
• Counting Crows
• Pink Floyd
• Green Day
• Three Doors Down
• Guns & Roses
• Kiss
• Van Halen
• Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Nine Inch Nails

I WANT TO ROCK & ROLL ALL NIGHT...AND PARTY EVERYDAY!

Hope you enjoyed my 13 favorites for this week!

The Very Best of Kiss

13 Favorite songs from Bjork

A little background on this artist:

Björk Guðmundsdóttir- An Icelandic songwriter, singer, composer, actress and music producer who began at a very young age singing for "The Sugar Cubes" is an ingenious artist.  Her music as well as her videos are innovative and fresh.  Her lyrics are powerful and with the combinations of electronica and orchestra make her sound unique.

Here are my thirteen favorite songs by Bjork:

• Hyper Ballad
• Human Behaviour
• Joga
• Army of Me
• Venus as a Boy
• Hunter
• Isobel
• Play Dead
• All is full of Love
• It's oh so quiet
• Enjoy
• I miss you
• Big time sensuality

14 Play Dead [From the Young America

Björk

I hope you enjoy my selections. I welcome any comments you may have.  Enjoy!