The Accountability Minute:Business Acceleration|Productivity

Today we are talking about the second way that goal setting can benefit your business, which is Challenge.

Though one or two may be risk-averse, every business professional and entrepreneur coverts a good challenge. Why? Because challenges motivate you and light a fire of determination for you  to succeed.

Goal setting serves as more than just targets to hit on a scoreboard. Setting goals in your business challenges you to break ba...

Today we are talking about the first way that goal setting can benefit your business, which is Clarity.

When setting your business goals, you should pay attention to the type of goals you are setting. Doing this helps you gain clarity in your business.

Before setting your goals, you should have a marketing plan set to pursue these goals. This plan helps you gain clarity in the steps and processes you need to take to achieve your go...

Every business professional and entity sets goals. This can be broken into marketing goals, profit goals, and growth goals in different industries. Nevertheless, they all serve as a way to navigate and measure the progress of a business in certain regards.

Goal setting doesn’t have to be a monotonous task that you have to carry out regularly. Your business is always affected by environmental factors like new policies, technology, i...

As a business owner, there are plans you need to make. When you started your business, there was a need to provide a specific solution. This solution may come as a product or a service that solves a problem your target audience face.

Before opening your door, physical and online doors included, you created a marketing plan for yourself and your business. This marketing plan also may have covered the goals you want to achieve when y...

Entrepreneurs who learn to leverage AI are gaining a serious edge over their competition. They’re scaling faster, doing more with less, and creating better experiences for their clients. Meanwhile, those who resist or delay are stuck in the grind, working harder than they need to keep up with outdated methods that simply don’t work as well anymore.

The tools in this Playbook are designed to help you grow your business smarter and f...

Today we are talking about tip #6 of the 6 tips for effectively managing your team, which is to trust and empower your team members.

As a business owner, you may find yourself taking on a lot of responsibilities yourself. It’s hard to trust others to care about your business the way that you do. But the role of a team leader is to figure out how to motivate your employees and empower them to partner with you to make your company su...

Today we are talking about tip #5 for effectively managing your team, which is to Create a Framework for Growth.

Having a well-defined framework for growth helps set expectations both for your employees and for yourself. When you have regular check-ins, such as quarterly or monthly check-ins, your team will know what to expect and what goals they need to hit.

What does your review process look like? Do you have annual reviews or bi...

Today we are talking about tip #4 for effectively managing your team, which is to Be Transparent About When You Need Your Team’s Support.

Leading a team doesn’t mean you don’t need support as well. The most successful managers and business owners lead with humility and self-awareness. They understand where their weaknesses are and how to delegate where others are strong.

Transparency is a strength. It makes you a better leader and ...

Today we are talking about tip #3 for effectively managing your team, which is to Provide Honest Feedback.

Providing feedback, especially negative feedback, is not an easy task for any manager or business owner. But it’s much more beneficial to both you and your team member for you to provide honest feedback that’s delivered with kindness, than to dance around the subject and leave room for misinterpretation.

If an employee isn’t p...

Today we are talking about tip #2 for effectively managing your team, which is to Clearly Communicate Goals and Expectations.

Effective communication includes clearly communicating things like deadlines, tasks, and deliverables. When your employees know exactly what’s expected of them, they have a better chance of success. The goal for you is to set them up for that success.

Don’t assume that someone knows what their role entails. ...

Today we are talking about tip #1 for effectively managing your team, which is to Lead with Empathy.

In Gary Vaynerchuk’s book, Twelve and a Half, he talks about how empathy is a central part of how he operates. When you leverage empathy, he argues, it “makes you a better business person, CEO, manager, or leader.” To motivate your team, you need to understand them, and to understand them, you need to lead with empathy.

If someone o...

Managing a team is not an easy feat. People aren’t plug and play templates—there’s no formula for the best way to do it. The best managers lead with empathy and kindness, communicate clearly, and empower their team members.

As a team leader, it’s your job to inspire people and help them reach their goals and their potential. Over the next 6 days you will learn how to improve your team management skills and reach success together.

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Today we are talking about software tool #10 of the 10 tools that every business owner needs, which is Shift - a Multiple Accounts Streamlining.

Shift is a productivity tool that streamlines workflows, apps, and accounts. This efficient solution helps toggle between Office 365, Outlook, and Gmail accounts. With this software, you can connect your preferred web apps with your email accounts and tools too. 

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Today we are talking about software tool #9 that every business owner needs, which is a Calendar – an Effective Time Management Solution.

Do you know why business owners and entrepreneurs are more in need of productivity apps? The truth is that because of the endless list of tasks; they end up spending more time and achieving very little. 

Calendar is an effective time management tool that makes entrepreneurs more organized, time-e...

Today we are talking about software tool #8 that every business owner needs, which is nTask – a Centralized Project Management Solution.

It can be quite challenging to keep a check on the multiple elements of a project. Besides being time-consuming, it becomes all too easy to feel overwhelmed and lose productivity. 

For business owners, the nTask app makes life less stressful. The all-inclusive task and project management software ...

Today we are talking about software tool #7 that every business owner needs, which is GanttPRO – a Task Management Software.

The success of every project depends on how well each team member is on the same page. Business owners often find it challenging to keep everyone on the same page, and it’s needless to say how time-consuming that can be. 

With GanttPRO, your team members can track their tasks and always give you an immediate ...

Today we are talking about software tool #6 that every business owner needs, which is ProofHub – a Task Management Software.

Even business owners can feel quite overwhelmed when working on and managing projects. The pressure alone is enough to make a competent entrepreneur feel disheveled, scattered, and disorganized. 

Proofhub is efficient all-in-one-project management software, which also manages tasks quite well. It increases ac...

Today we are talking about software tool #5 that every business owner needs, which is Zoho – a Suite of Software for the Entire Business.

Do you need a productivity tool that brings your marketing, client support, and sales activities together in a harmonious process? Zoho is just what your business needs then. It is a single repository that unifies all essential business processes, people, and policies into one organized platform....

Today we are talking about software tool #4 that every business owner needs, which is Wrike - a Project Management Solution offering Visibility and Control.

If you wish to have maximum control and visibility of your projects, you can’t find a more effective solution than Wrike. This productivity tool is one of the most popular apps among business owners for various reasons. 

This app helps accelerate performance, delivers better ef...