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Re: Survivor and Business - Buying Time

Candy — Wed, 28 May 2014 13:06:29 -0000

Great thoughts. I've also watched Survivor all these years (even met one contestant many years ago who was employed in the same store location as my husband). But I've never looked at it through the entrepreneurial eyes like you did. Interesting to look at it that way!

Re: Delegating To Technology

Gregg Towsley — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:14:06 -0000

Hi Buying Time, This has been a big struggle, sometimes you just have to do it and jump in with two feet. Thanks for the good read. Gregg http://www.GrowPlumbing.com

Re: DE-CLUTTERING - Buying Time

Business Guide of Greece — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 01:54:20 -0000

As with anything , and get rid of clutter can be made very simple : Just go through your stuff , one clip , closet, drawer , or shelf at a time, and get rid of everything that is not absolutely necessary , that you do not love and use often.

Re: Managing Your Commitments

Carrie Sharpshair — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:25:57 -0000

What? I'm NOT Wonder Woman?! Thanks, Bibi, for a great article. I really like this suggestion because it absolutely makes us realize that not everything can be a priority. I'll be working on my list as the year winds down.

Re: THE 15 MINUTE DIET - Buying Time

Carrie Sharpshair — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:45:14 -0000

Thanks so much, Bibi, for this great article and advice. I've heard you speak before about the 15 minute time blocks, and I've begun using them myself in my office and am beginning to incorporate the habit in the rest of the house, too!

Re: What to Expect When Working with a VA (Virtual Assistant)

Reputation Management — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 09:38:37 -0000

This was great in many ways,i think it’s important that anyone working with, or thinking about hiring virtual assistance, -

Re: What to Expect When Working with a VA (Virtual Assistant)

Amy Kinnaird — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:44:07 -0000

Another tip is to just have one to-do in each email. That way things can't get lost in the shuffle. I love my VA, and we work well together. Not everyone is a good fit, though.

Re: What to Expect When Working with a VA (Virtual Assistant)

Sara Bradford — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:56:37 -0000

Good check list for me - as I'm thinking of hiring a VA - thank you

Re: What to Expect When Working with a VA (Virtual Assistant)

Kathy Widenhouse — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:33:10 -0000

You are so right -- clarifying expectations helps everybody. It helps you outline what you need done and helps the VA know what to do -- and when to do it!

Re: GET OVER IT - Buying Time

Life Coach Dina Marie Blas — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:17:41 -0000

Love this! "Get over it" when told to ourselves is easier to take than someone else saying it to us. I've done this, laughed about it and moved on. :)

Re: GET OVER IT - Buying Time

Tracy — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:23:25 -0000

oh yes. I know I have had to learn how to put limits on my helping others. Because I learned that when I tried to do too much I ended up messing things up for those I was trying to help along with myself. But that can be a hard thing to learn.

Re: GET OVER IT - Buying Time

JJ — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:22:45 -0000

Amen! :)

Re: MY CONTROL FREAKING OUT

Iris — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:59:57 -0000

Great post, Bibi! I was just talking to my friend today about how when my husband and I have kids, it's going to be very important for me to be able to relinquish control and let my husband take care of the baby *his own way* so that I can have a break every once in a while. Yes, he can do it for me, and yes (hopefully!) I'll be able to live with the fact that he may not do things exactly the way I want him to! :p

Re: MY CONTROL FREAKING OUT

Edward Elliott — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:43:48 -0000

Great process for anyone to follow and achieve success. Although I do not believe that I have an issue of control in how people do things in my life, I do notice that from time to time I would just like them to do it may way. As an serial entrepreneur, I have grown for the place of doing everything myself to a place of allowing and embracing the people who are better a things than I am to do it for me. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.

Re: I Will Do It Tomorrow…

Cheri — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:50:38 -0000

So very, very true. Even as I write this, I'm procrastinating some homework that needs to be done, yet I've also answered several messages with questions from classmates to help them get through their own work. What the heck is up with that?

Re: DE-CLUTTERING - Buying Time

Marilyn — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:40:23 -0000

If I split the room or desk into four sections, I have to resist clearing things from one section by placing them in one of the other three sections. It's so hard to go through a pile and begin to throw out or file papers. So I begin by taking out the thickest item in the pile, perhaps a magazine and deal with it. I feel so much better immediately :)

Re: DE-CLUTTERING - Buying Time

Suzy — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:23:03 -0000

Strange that at work I cannot work with clutter, at home I cannot work without it! Balance is everything. But I do need to clear some clutter from my closet. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Re: DE-CLUTTERING - Buying Time

Michelle Nahom — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:08:11 -0000

Perfect timing! I am working on my home office right now. I love your suggested plan of attack. I think splitting the room into 4 sections will really help!

Re: DE-CLUTTERING - Buying Time

Kebba Buckley Button — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:50:32 -0000

Bibi, a great post on one of my favorite subjects. Thanks!

Re: Why Every Business Needs SOPs

Dawn Mena — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:35:08 -0000

Bibi! I'm so glad I found your article through the UBC and have a good excuse to connect with you again! : ) I LOVE this article - Fantastic tips that I am printing out to review with my assistant and put into action right away for my biz. Thanks so much!

Re: Email Management/Sorting

Paula - Buenos Aires — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:25:02 -0000

Plus: delete the "To read" mails that are over a week old and unsuscribe from newsletters that you deleted without reading several times in a row.

Re: Email Management/Sorting

Khatija — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:46:33 -0000

Great way to organize and tackle emails! Thanks!

Re: Automation Fascination

Teressa Campbell — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:26:57 -0000

Conferences have a great way of making our heads spin don't they? I'm glad you were able to gain some useful information from this conference! I look forward to reading more of your posts.

Re: Multitasking; (Wo)Man or Machine?

Alana Mautone — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:14:10 -0000

Seems like the older I get, the harder it is for me to focus. Or is it because there are so many more distractions now in the modern world than there ever used to be? 30 minutes a day seems like a do-able goal.

Re: Multitasking; (Wo)Man or Machine?

Diane — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:06:28 -0000

Everytime i sit down to blog, I end up trying to stay on top of emails, tweets and facebook posts all at once. I really need to take 30 minutes each day to focus on ONE thing a time!