Displaying All Posts from August, 2010

Send Gmail Reminders to Yourself and Others with Boomerang

Susan Johnston 31st August Communication 10 Comments

    If you’re anything like I am, then you often find yourself checking email late at night, but you’re hesitant to actually send emails at that hour lest you give clients the impression that you have no life and they can always expect an immediate response from you. Or maybe you have a set of recurring emails that you’re often forgetting to send.

    Enter Baydin’s Boomergang for Gmail (it’s also available for Outlook). Click Here to Read Article …

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    Data Backup and Sync Strategies #3: Why You Should Use Dropbox

    Abhijeet Mukherjee 31st August Software 5 Comments

      Dropbox isn’t a new entrant to the backup and sync scene. It’s been sometime since it was introduced, and has already received rave reviews and accolades from various technology sites and journals.

      I knew about the tool since the day it came into existence. But I didn’t jump on the opportunity to try it out. That was probably because I had my own backup and sync system which included various tools, and I was quite satisfied with that. Hence I didn’t feel the need to try a new data backup solution. Click Here to Read Article …

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      How to Use Mind Maps for Managing Ideas

      Carl Natale 30th August Productivity 14 Comments

        I’ve recently started using mind mapping software for managing ideas.

        Mind maps are graphical representations of outlines. The advantage over a traditional outline is that you can connect related topics. It’s also easier for some visually oriented people to review.

        Like I said, I use it plan ideas. I start with the idea name as the center node (topics are called nodes) and create nodes for tasks and concepts that will guide the project. The resulting mind map helps me figure out where to start work.

        It’s also handy for brainstorming. The mind map becomes a record of ideas and questions. Later when I’m ready to develop the idea, it’s a clear representation of what I was thinking. To me, it’s clearer than traditional notes. Click Here to Read Article …

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        How to Hire an Intern

        Melanie Brooks 30th August Management 7 Comments

          Hiring an intern for your business should not be a task that is taken lightly—as anyone who has had the intern from hell will tell you. The reason small businesses, like the one I work for, hires interns is to improve our profitability. Interns are free labor.

          Besides being cheap, interns are also eager to work and learn and bring a young, vibrant vibe into your office. That is, if you know how to hire an intern correctly. The effort you put in to hiring an intern directly corresponds to your return on investment. Who knows? Perhaps your new intern will end up becoming your next full-time hire.

          If you are lucky enough to have interns banging down your door, then your job is easy. If you have to reach out to the local community to find interns, here are some ideas on where to start: Click Here to Read Article …

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          Awesome Links #12: Laptop Touchpad, Time Tracking, Decluttering

          Abhijeet Mukherjee 29th August General 1 Comment

            4 Ways to Get Rid of Typing Errors Due to Your Laptop TouchPad

            If you are tired of the frequent typos (and hence the loss in productivity) that happen due to your laptop’s touchpad then this article by Guiding Tech is worth a read.

            How to Find Enough Time to Do Everything You Want

            The Dumb Little Man blog outlines certain ways to get the maximum out of your time.

            4 Reasons to Track Time on Projects

            Our sister site Freelance Switch explains why tracking the time you spend on each project is essential.

            The Wastefulness of Decluttering; or How to Make Less Count for More

            Leo from Zen Habits has some tips on how to declutter your life effectively.

            Social Media Insecurity: What to do When Online Activity Affects Your Offline Relationships

            A pretty interesting article at Techipedia on how to tackle your online activities in a way that it doesn’t negatively affect your offline relationships. Click Here to Read Article …

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            Go Home Lassie: Are Pets at Work a Bad Idea?

            Janet Martin 28th August Office Life 12 Comments

              What if Lassie came to work with you? She’d fetch coffee, protect you from baddies, and of course, let you know when little Timmy is trapped down in corporate accounts payable. But jokes aside, are pets helpful in office environments?

              It’s very clear that pets reduce stress and improve health. Many research studies show that pets lower blood pressure and lessen anxiety. So it’s natural that pets have made their way into some offices. Just last month was Take Your Dog to Work Day, and one design agency, Second Story, even lists two dogs as staff members. Click Here to Read Article …

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              5 Tips to Increase Brain Power

              Abhijeet Mukherjee 27th August Productivity 28 Comments

                The human brain is said to be the most advanced and capable machine. After all, it’s humans who created super computers, isn’t it? That said, your brain needs a bit of oiling if you want to keep it healthy and deliver a better performance. Here are five tips to increase brain power: Click Here to Read Article …

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                Making Ideas Happen with Scott Belsky: Book Review and Interview

                Peter North 27th August General 3 Comments

                  Creativity is a commendable quality. Good ideas are very valuable, and a person with repeated sparks of genius is priceless. But, even the most creative ideas amount to nothing if they’re not organized, established and executed. That’s where Scott Belsky, author of Making Ideas Happen can empower you with the follow-through needed to bring your intangible ideas into reality. Click Here to Read Article …

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