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Free Article – Top 10 Time Management Mistakes
Key learning outcomes: Understand that good time management will boost your business’s productivity and bottom line. Practise creating a to-do list and prioritising the tasks on the list. Develop strategies for optimising your peak working periods. Recognise that multi-tasking may negatively impact the quality of your work. Article Time is the one constant in life…
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Free Article – What Is Holding You Back?
Key learning outcomes: Acknowledge that you are responsible for your own success (or otherwise). Learn about the benefits of self-evaluation and reflection in guiding your success. Determine the relationship between effort and the end result. Recognise the value of listening to others, not just to the sound of your own voice. Article Why is it…
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Free Article – Top 10 Tips for Working From Home
Key learning outcomes: Implement a daily routine so you are productive, can avoid distractions and remain in regular contact with your colleagues and clients. Create a professional working environment that enables you to separate your work from your personal life. Develop a program of regular technology improvements to maximise your effectiveness and productivity. Adopt some…
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Free Article – Are You Suffering From Superhero-itis
Key Learning Outcomes Distinguish the more successful business owners and managers by their well-developed skills and unlimited energy. Recognise the symptoms of “superhero-itis” and the associated potential downside for your business. Identify ways to empower your team so they too become problem-solvers. Learn to set reasonable expectations for your clients and involve the entire team…
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Free Article – Top 10 Time Management Tips
Key learning outcomes: Explain the importance of time management to maximise your output and productivity. Create a to-do list on a daily basis and assign priorities to each task. Implement strategies for improving your time management skills both in your personal and working lives. Identify the distractions that reduce your effectiveness on a day-to-day basis.…
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Managing Your Energy Levels
Key Learning Outcomes Assess your energy levels so you operate effectively for most of the day. Complete our seven-day energy log template so you can carry out an in-depth analysis of your energy levels. Identify trends in your energy levels and the impact of behaviours such as eating, exercise, sleep and water consumption on these…
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Creating Balance in Your Life
Key Learning Outcomes Identify areas in your life, as a business owner, that you may have neglected, and devise plans and goals for improvement. Recognise that operating a small business can be hectic, but it should not be at the expense of developing your business skills and maintaining a balanced life. Learn about the “wheel…
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Introduction to Personal Development
Are you in the best shape you can be mentally, physically and emotionally? To run a successful business you need to ensure that you spend time working on your own personal development. Use this section of the website to work on creating a better work/life balance. Too many people spend their time being busy being…
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Free Article – Individual SWOT
Key Learning Outcomes Learn about the purpose of a SWOT analysis and how it can help your business to achieve its objectives. Recognise the value of discussing your SWOT with someone who will challenge you with the aim to get the best out of you. Develop key goals for the short to medium term based…
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Big Rock Theory
Key Learning Outcomes Outline the key aspects of Dr Stephen Covey’s time management tool. Categorise your tasks, activities and responsibilities as “big rocks”, “pebbles” or “water”. Understand the importance of focusing on the “big rocks” when planning your day, week or even your year. Identify the need for long-term planning to avoid an imbalance in…