Outsource

Extra Extra!

Rushing around is always stressful.  Rushing around when everyone else is also rushing can be overwhelming.  You’re not the only one with so much to get done during the holiday season.  Check out these tips to save you some stress.

Tip 1:  Add 15 to 30 minutes onto everything.  Look at your calendar and pad all your appointments to start 15 to 30 minutes earlier than planned.  If you normally allow 25 minutes to drive across town, allow 40 minutes.  When you end up early for meetings you can use that time to… Continue reading

Vendors

It makes a lot of sense to outsource certain tasks for you personally and professionally.  I’m amazed that many businesses and associations don’t take the time to perform due diligence on vendor services.  Someone’s brother-in-law provides technology, a friend of a friend uses a certain marketing firm, or you meet someone who provides cleaning services and seems nice so you sign up.  It can work out great and it can work out poorly.  You might get the best price or end up paying three times the going rate.  If you’re looking for a vendor, personally… Continue reading