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Improve Your Small Business Time Management

06/08/2017 |

Creator’s Samantha Pena shares key time management strategies for small businesses to adopt and improve from. See my top takeaways from the article underneath. Embed from Getty Images   Time is the most valuable asset of any small business, but it’s easy to improve your workflow—first, by planning out your day Secondly, limit your distractions…

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Your Necessary Strategic Plan

06/07/2017 | Comments Off on Your Necessary Strategic Plan

Tajudeen Ahmed’s article on The Eagle Online is designed to help us document and execute strategies. Read on for more information from his piece. Embed from Getty Images   First, determine why you’re documenting your strategy and acknowledge a commitment for it to be shared throughout your organization Employee engagement is key, not just in…

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Row, Row, Row Your Plants

06/06/2017 |

Tanya Newton of The Perfect Daily Grind explains how planting your coffee in rows has a significant impact. Here are my key insights from her piece. Embed from Getty Images   Though not a recent innovation, planting coffee in rows is still not a global practice But Salvadoran farmers have discovered through experimentation that rows…

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Move Beyond Your Fear of Public Speaking

06/05/2017 |

Jon Loomer in his self-named blog reveals how, as an entrepreneur, he overcame his paralyzing fear of public speaking. Check out my observations below. Embed from Getty Images   One way to overcome your anxiety when giving presentations is to record yourself; keep doing this till you become more comfortable (it will also help yourself…

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Smart Thinking On Investing – June 2

06/02/2017 |

Smart Thinking On Investing – June 2 Ashley Ford, for Refinery 29, kicks off Smart Thinking this week with a look at why millennial women are conflicted breadwinners. Zainabb Hull of Pension Bee explains why being organized for our retirement is beneficial to our health. And Life and a Budget’s Latoya Scott addresses our biggest…

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Efficient Goal-Setting

06/01/2017 |

Denise Hill, writing for Lifehack, reveals how people truly succeed in life. Check out my observations below. Embed from Getty Images   There’s no special ‘gift’ behind successful people; they’re no smarter or more talented, they’re simply more skilled at setting and achieving their goals To do this; set your long-term goals first, before breaking…

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Six Sigma’s Team Process

05/31/2017 | Comments Off on Six Sigma’s Team Process

Jim L. Smith, writing for Quality Magazine, considers the most important thing about Six Sigma. Read on for more information below. Embed from Getty Images   The use and appropriate operation of the tools behind Six Sigma play a major part in its success But the truly integral elements are the rigor and discipline of…

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Kopi Luwak: Civet Poop Coffee

05/30/2017 |

Rachael Bale explores the troubling secret behind the world’s most expensive coffee for National Geographic. See my top takeaways from the article underneath. Embed from Getty Images   Kopi luwak has been rising in popularity for its rarity and lack of acidity, as the civets’ digestive enzymes break the coffee beans down Indonesian fruit farms…

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Finance Presentation Tips

05/29/2017 |

CFA Institute’s Julia VanDeren shares her presentation techniques for finance professionals. Check out my summaries below for more information. Embed from Getty Images   As over 58% of finance professionals routinely give presentations once a month, it’s important to hone the skills needed as a good speaker When discussing complex information, it’s essential to keep…

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Smart Thinking On Investing – May 26

05/26/2017 |

Smart Thinking On Investing – May 26 On Smart Thinking this week, The Millennial Budget’s Stefan Sharpe examines the benefits of being financially literate as early as possible. Paulette Perhach, the author of Fuck of Fund Monthly blog, reveals why talking about money is healthy. And the Money Nuggets team help us to keep an…

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