15 Must-Have Tools That Simplify Business

April 23, 2012 – 5:00 am

Life and business are hectic enough without having to get bogged down in all the details, hoping that with all the spinning plates you have in the air, none hit the pavement.

With technological advances at every turn, there are a ton of devices, apps, software, and cloud applications to choose from that can help streamline, organize, and systematize our lives. Since no busy entrepreneur has time to investigate or test them all, I called upon my wonderful tribe of contributors to help, and asked –

What is the one business gadget you can’t do without, and how does it simplify/streamline/organize your business/life?

The winning tools by far (at least with this crowd, myself included) come from iWorld of Apple, with PC’s, Blackberry devices, and more rounding out the list of favorites. It is not just the picks that I find valuable — it’s how each tool is used to improve business efficiency. If you have a favorite tool, please share it in the comments below. And if you found this post helpful, please share it on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ or your social network of choice. 🙂  Enjoy! Continue reading →

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3 Ways to Turn Your Clients Into Raving Fans

April 19, 2012 – 5:00 am

Spotlight on Success Show – Episode #27

Are you really connecting with your clients?

That’s a vital question to ask because everyone has a unique way that they absorb and process information. If your delivery method is one-dimensional and isn’t the right fit, your clients might not be getting the full benefit of your training.

In my latest episode of Spotlight on Success, I share the 3 ways you can help your clients achieve more rapid results, and easily turn them into raving fans simply by tapping into the way they learn.

For more tips and strategies to achieve peak performance in your business, I invite you to Subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don’t miss a thing.

To your business success!

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Social Media: Do I have The Time?

April 17, 2012 – 5:00 am

Lately, I have been asking myself the same question. Managing several social media platforms can be time-consuming, so I am always looking for ways to streamline. It was perfect timing to present this solution-driven guest post from expert, Dotty Scott, for the weary entrepreneurs who feel like they are having trouble keeping up. Thanks, Dotty!

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2 Tools To Make Your Life Easier…

Many professional women hesitate getting started in Social Media, they figure there is just not enough time to get it all done.  I want to introduce 2 very useful tools that I use to manage my social media.

Hoot Suite: Social Media Aggregator (Time Saver Tip #1)

HootSuite is one of my favorite social media tools.  This tool aggregates all your social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, FanPage, LinkedIn and more) into one place.  It is easy to see all the different conversations, respond to them, and even schedule posts into the future.  Continue reading →

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8 Ways to Track Your Business Success

April 16, 2012 – 8:25 am

Having a business plan, and incremental goals is a great way to know how you will get where you want to go. But you’ve also got to determine how effectively you are moving in the direction of your goals.

Some business owners use online tools to track measurable results, and others create unique internal systems to track progress. Last week I wanted to know what methods our panel of amazing entrepreneurs uses and asked –

What specific system have you created, or online tool do you use to strategically track your progress toward your business goals?

From internally generated, and simple visual boards, to the use on online task management solutions, below you will find many solutions you can consider implementing in your business to stay on track toward success. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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Business Spring Cleaning

April 14, 2012 – 11:33 am

Spotlight on Success Show – Episode #26

Stirring up some dust…

Have you been wondering what’s been going on under the hood at DrShannonReece.com and Strategies and Tactics for Women? I just created a short video to give you the scoop.

I am in the process of tossing out the old stuff that is not working (at least as efficiently as I thought it should), to make way for much better things to come. I am from that camp that believes if you can’t take a hard look at your business and be courageous enough to admit your failures, then don’t expect your business to grow. Business growth (mine and yours) is one of my highest priorities, and continuing to conquer the learning curve that comes with it. Hence, the changes to the focus of my blog, and how I will be communicating with you and the tribe as a whole.

What’s new? Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Increase Your Home Office Productivity

April 10, 2012 – 6:00 am

It is divine to work from home! But that doesn’t mean controlling your own schedule is challenge-free. This week I am pleased to share this wonderful guest post from Kimberly Crossland, who shares her top tips on staying productive in your home office. Thanks, Kimberly!

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To have a home office, you are afforded unique flexibility. However, it is this flexibility that brings along new challenges. Staying focused and productive suddenly becomes a necessary task that we must force ourselves to do.

Here are 7 ways on how you can help yourself be more productive in your home office:

1. Don’t Sacrifice Personal Hygiene

Your home office is so close, and after a good night’s rest, you are probably ready to dive into the work you left behind the day before. But don’t put your hygiene on the back burner. Create and follow a routine each morning to get yourself dressed and ready for the day. It will mentally prepare you for your work day much better than just diving in aimlessly. Continue reading →

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16 Productivity Experts on Avoiding Burnout

April 9, 2012 – 5:00 am

Even if you’ve got a great plan to follow, it’s easy to experience a series of ups and downs over the course of a year. It’s important to maintain your productivity over the long haul, and take the necessary steps to avoid getting worn out along the way.

Last week, I wanted to hear from the amazing organizational and productivity experts, who know what it takes to keep your head in the game and asked –

What is your single best tip for maintaining productivity throughout the year, and eliminating the highs and lows that can lead to business burnout?

It was exciting to hear from such a great cross-section of this important business niche of experts, who shared tips from compartmentalizing your work, creating different work zones in your office, and delegating, to my favorite and current focus in my own business, creating systems. If you are a productivity expert, please share your best tip in the comments below — we’d love to have your input too. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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