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One of the Best Things You Can Do to Achieve Success

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Breaking down your goals into actionable, bite-sized steps will help you take action and achieve success.

Like the old saying goes, “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.”

The more I learn, the more I realize that success is about taking action, not theory. 

So, taking action to achieve success is a part of your life that will help bring your goals closer towards you.

You can only bring your desires toward you when you are willing to actively pursue them. If you are waiting for good things to drop from the sky, then get comfortable because you’ll have a long wait.

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Make Running Your Business A Breeze With FreshBooks

Updated to include 2023 end of year sale.

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The Reality of (Some) Accounting Software

A FreshBooks report based on a survey indicates that accountants think accounting software is too complicated for their clients to use without the help of an accountant. 

And, 68% of survey respondents agree that small business owners are intimidated by accounting software.

At the same time, 71% of respondents report using a QuickBooks accounting product.

However, FreshBooks is the #1 invoicing and accounting software designed exclusively for self-employed professionals and is ridiculously easy to use with invoicing, time-tracking, online payments, and expense management features.

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Improve Your Project Management Skills and Increase Your Value

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Project management is becoming an integral skill for many office workers. And it’s one of the top skills that hiring managers are looking for in new hires. Project management might be a skill that you will need to get comfortable with before you can tell your boss that you’re ready to help with it.

If you don’t have extensive experience in this area, you should proactively start developing these skills now so that you can add value to your department and organization. The following are some ways to begin and tools to use:

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Is Your Business Strategy Like a Tornado Warning? Discover Your Approach and Thrive!

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We had tornado warnings here in the Midwest last night, and it was fascinating to observe the different reactions.

Some people, cautious ones, dashed to the basement at the first sign of trouble. Others, more daring, ventured outside to watch the sky and await the storm.

Some individuals were completely unaware, carrying on with their routines as if nothing was happening. And then there were the prepared folks, equipped with weather radios, flashlights, blankets, and pillows, ready to take shelter if needed.

I once heard that our reactions in specific situations reflect how we approach other areas of our lives. This thought led me to draw a parallel with business strategies, particularly in marketing.

How do YOU respond to challenges and opportunities in your business? Do you see yourself in these personality types, and is it time for a change?

Join me as we explore these personality types and their impact on business strategy and discover how understanding your approach can help you thrive in the face of adversity.

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Using a Planner To Be More Productive and Set Priorities

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Do you arrive at work in the mornings frazzled because of how your morning went from the moment you woke up?

Do you struggle with work/life balance?

Do you feel like you were busy all day, but you didn’t get anything done that needed to get done?

Are you running on autopilot with no real focus or purpose?

Would you like to create a more stress-free environment that will allow you to be a high performer?

Would you like to simplify your life while at the same time getting better results?

Would you like to learn ways to be more productive and stop wasting time?

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