TSheets is a flexible, easy-to-use app that allows employees to track their working hours anywhere. Employees can clock in and out from remote locations using their laptops, mobile phones or even Twitter to record their time at work that day. The software can integrate with a number of systems including Xero and Quickbooks (Online and […]
How to eliminate paper in your service business
- GeoOp
- Productivity, Technology
“There was paperwork everywhere, and we did everything 10 times over,” she says. “And I was the only one who knew what was going on because I was sitting in front of the board. Everyone had to ring me to see when things were scheduled. We had a whole storage room full of filing cabinets, […]
How To Use The Pomodoro Technique To Get Things Done
- WorkflowMax
- Productivity
I hear you, my friend. At any one time I’ve got several different projects on my desk at work, and that doesn’t include my personal projects like writing books and trying to build a house. It’s chaos in both places, and I’ve always struggled trying to get everything done. So I’m here to tell you […]
Take control of your business without losing sight of yourself
- Onventure
- People, Productivity
Here are some tips to take care of yourself and your business: Give yourself a tech break Technology addiction is impacting our productivity, our bodies and our well being. How often do you pick up your smartphone to have a quick look and find yourself mid-scroll half an hour later, having achieved nothing in the […]
Making Sure Your Inventory Stock Adds Up: Avoiding a Stock Discrepancy
- UNLEASHED
- Blog, Productivity
Let’s say you run a garden centre, selling plants and gardening equipment. You’re stock taking and you’ve noticed that something’s wrong: the number of garden gnomes you have on the shelf doesn’t match the number of garden gnomes that you’ve recorded in your inventory stock count. You’re surprised – how could this have happened? How […]
5 Brick and Mortar Stores That Prove Physical Retail Isn’t Dead
- Vend
- Productivity, Retail
We hear about numerous store closures and buyouts, and there seems to be a general loss of confidence in physical retail. But here at Vend? Our belief in brick and mortar stores is stronger than ever. Yes, there have been several closures and not-so-great news about physical retail, but, don’t let all the negative news […]
Spend time on your business: simple tips for strategic time management
- simPRO
- Productivity
Hold a regular meeting with senior stakeholders and treat it like a board meeting Holding a regular meeting (preferably twice a month, or quarterly at a minimum) with senior stakeholders gives you the opportunity to discuss progress, current issues, and ideas to boost sales. Consult good small business accountants Small business accountants are so much […]
Excel Spreadsheets are Passé
- Onventure
- Productivity
One: Inefficient Time spent manually counting stock and entering data into the spreadsheets is slow. Not only are mistakes easy to make but they are hard to find. There is the ongoing chance of duplication or lost data. If two or more people are editing the same workbook there is potential for disaster where one […]
Choosing Between Local or International Suppliers
- Unleashed
- Productivity
The idea of course is that sourcing products locally increases the likelihood that products are hand-made with attention to detail, impeccable quality and unique design features. Perhaps local products may also be cheaper with the lack of ‘middlemen’ or transport involved in the production process. However, the decision between sourcing locally or internationally is not […]
Put An End To Workplace Chaos: Feng Shui Inspired Tips For Your Office Space
- WorkflowMax
- Productivity
While we certainly don’t want to get too mystical, we do believe in generating good vibes. And borrowing some tips from Feng Shui is a great place to start. Good Feng Shui is all about organising your space in a way that affects you positively. After all, “your surroundings have a deep and profound impact […]