Friday, September 10, 2010

Entrepreneur Productivity Means Business Success

April 16, 2010 by linda walker  
Filed under Delegation, Entrepreneurship, Productivity

Entrepreneurs often tell me they are overwhelmed, but with everything you have on your plate, your incredibly active brain is juggling all your To Do’s along with hundreds of great ideas. No wonder it’s difficult to maintain focus!

Less Is More

If you want to increase your productivity, spend more time thinking than doing. And when you’re thinking, think about what not to do!

Three Advantages to Designing Systems in Your Business

August 17, 2009 by linda walker  
Filed under Productivity

Entrepreneurs are visionary, creative thinkers who hate being “boxed in.” Systems are certain to reduce your workload, and yet every entrepreneur resists them vehemently, believing they are synonymous with bureaucracy, lack of creativity and the loss of their dearly held freedom.  Would it surprise you to learn they’re liberating?  Here’s how:

Systems streamline boring or complicated [...]

The Secret to Eliminating Paperwork

August 17, 2009 by linda walker  
Filed under Delegation

Successful entrepreneurs spot an opportunity in the market, a niche, and create a specialized company to fill that particular hole.  Specialization is a proven recipe for success and a valuable lesson.
Your business is a system to fill your targeted niche, and all parts of your business contribute to its success.  With many roles to fill, [...]

What To Do When You Can’t “Just Do It”

July 8, 2009 by linda walker  
Filed under Clarity & Focus

If a pill could cure procrastination, every entrepreneur would want one.  Of course, there’s no procrastination pill because procrastination is a symptom of many different root problems.  Without addressing the root cause, you can’t solve the problem.
An entrepreneur’s first challenge with procrastination often stems from a fear of failure.  Delays in presenting your business plan, [...]